A famous painting was sold in 1945 for $21,520. In 1994 the painting was sold for $33.6 million. What rate of interest compounded continuously did this investment earn? As an investment, the painting earned an interest rate of %. (Round to one decimal place as needed.)

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A famous painting was sold in 1945 for $21,520. In 1994 the painting was sold for $33.6 million. What rate of interest compounded continuously did this investment earn?
As an investment, the painting earned an interest rate of %.
(Round to one decimal place as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:A famous painting was sold in 1945 for $21,520. In 1994 the painting was sold for $33.6 million. What rate of interest compounded continuously did this investment earn? As an investment, the painting earned an interest rate of %. (Round to one decimal place as needed.)
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