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If you need $20,000$ in your bank account in 6 years, how much must be deposited now? The interest rate is $10 \%$ compounded continuously.
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Step 1: First, we need to understand the formula for continuous compounding, which is A = Pe^(rt), where A is the final amount, P is the principal amount (the initial amount), r is the interest rate, and t is the time in years. Show more…
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