If $12, 000 is invested at a rate of 3% per year compounded continuously, find value of the investment at each given time and round to the nearest cent. Use either A = P(1+ )“ or A = Pe". (a) after 7 months, A = $

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If $12, 000 is invested at a rate of 3% per year compounded continuously, find value of the investment at each given time and
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round to the nearest cent. Use either A = P(1+ )“ or A = Pe".
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(a) after 7 months,
A = $
Transcribed Image Text:If $12, 000 is invested at a rate of 3% per year compounded continuously, find value of the investment at each given time and nt round to the nearest cent. Use either A = P(1+ )“ or A = Pe". n (a) after 7 months, A = $
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The formula for continuously compounded interest is,

A=Pert

where P is the principal amount, r is the annual rate, is the time (in years).

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