Problema Solution

$600 is deposited in an account that pays 7% annual interest,compounded continuously. What is the balance after 5 years?

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P = $600

t = 5 years

r = 0.07 the rate as a decimal

A = ?

Continuous compounding future value formula is:

A = P*e^(rt)

We plug the values in the formula above:

A = 600*e^(0.07*5)

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A = $851.44

After 5 years there will be $851.44 on the account.