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Comparing Continuous with Annual Compounding It was suggested in the text that inflation is more accurately reflected by the continuous compounding formula than by periodic compounding. Compute the ratio
to find how much (to the nearest tenth of a percent) continuous compounding exceeds annual compounding. Use a rate of 3% over a period of 30 years.
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