An employee wants to invest $60,000 in a penson plan. One investment offers 5% compounded quarterly. Another offers 4.75% compounded continuously. (A) Which investmeny will earn more intrest in 5 years. (B) How much more will the better plan earn.

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An employee wants to invest $60,000 in a penson plan. One investment offers 5% compounded quarterly. Another offers 4.75% compounded continuously.

(A) Which investmeny will earn more intrest in 5 years.

(B) How much more will the better plan earn.

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