An employee wants to invest $50,000 in a pension plan. One investment offers 6% compounded quarterly. Another offers 5.75% compounded continuously. (a) Which investment will earn more interest in 5 yr? (b) How much more will the better plan earn? (a) After 5 years, the 6% compounded quarterly plan will earn more interest. (b) The better plan will earn $ more. (Round to the nearest cent as needed.)

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An employee wants to invest $50,000 in a pension plan. One investment offers 6% compounded quarterly. Another offers 5.75% compounded continuously.
(a) Which investment will earn more interest in 5 yr?
(b) How much more will the better plan earn?
(a) After 5 years,
the 6% compounded quarterly plan
will earn more interest.
(b) The better plan will earn $ more. (Round to the nearest cent as needed.)
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