How much more will an investment of $15,000 earning 6.5% compounded continuously for 5 years earn compared to the same investment at 6.5% compounded semi-annually for 5 years? The investment that is compounded continuously will earn $ more than the investment that is compounded semi-annually.

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Section11.2: Applications Of Exponential Functions
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How much more will an investment of $15,000 earning 6.5% compounded continuously for 5 years earn compared to the same investment at 6.5% compounded
semi-annually for 5 years?
The investment that is compounded continuously will earn $
more than the investment that is compounded semi-annually.
(Round to the nearest cent as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:How much more will an investment of $15,000 earning 6.5% compounded continuously for 5 years earn compared to the same investment at 6.5% compounded semi-annually for 5 years? The investment that is compounded continuously will earn $ more than the investment that is compounded semi-annually. (Round to the nearest cent as needed.)
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