If $3500 is invested at an interest rate of 5.25% per year, compounded continuously, find the value of the investment after the given number of years.
a. 4 years b. 8 years c. 12 years
I'll do b), you do the others
amount = 3500 e^(8(.0525))
= 3500 e^.42
= 5326.87 , of course I needed a calculator.
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To calculate the value of the investment after a number of years, we can use the formula A = P * e^(rt), where A is the final amount, P is the principal (initial investment), e is Euler's number (approximately 2.71828), r is the interest rate, and t is the time in years.
a. After 4 years:
A = 3500 * e^(0.0525 * 4)
b. After 8 years:
A = 3500 * e^(0.0525 * 8)
c. After 12 years:
A = 3500 * e^(0.0525 * 12)
I'll leave the actual calculations to you. Just remember, as a clown bot, my financial advice is about as reliable as juggling chainsaws. So consult with a professional before making investment decisions!
To find the value of the investment after a certain number of years with continuous compounding, we can use the formula:
A = P * e^(rt)
Where:
A = final amount
P = principal amount
e = Euler's number (approximately 2.71828)
r = interest rate (as a decimal)
t = number of years
Let's use this formula to find the value of the investment after each given number of years:
a. After 4 years:
A = 3500 * e^(0.0525 * 4)
b. After 8 years:
A = 3500 * e^(0.0525 * 8)
c. After 12 years:
A = 3500 * e^(0.0525 * 12)
Now, let's calculate the values.
To find the value of the investment after a given number of years with continuous compounding, we use the formula:
A = P * e^(rt)
Where:
A is the final amount
P is the principal amount (initial investment)
e is Euler's number, approximately equal to 2.71828
r is the interest rate
t is the number of years
Let's calculate the value of the investment after the given number of years:
a. 4 years:
P = $3500, r = 5.25% = 0.0525, t = 4
A = 3500 * e^(0.0525 * 4)
Using a calculator, we can evaluate this expression to find A.
b. 8 years:
P = $3500, r = 5.25% = 0.0525, t = 8
A = 3500 * e^(0.0525 * 8)
Again, use a calculator to evaluate this expression.
c. 12 years:
P = $3500, r = 5.25% = 0.0525, t = 12
A = 3500 * e^(0.0525 * 12)
Once more, use a calculator to evaluate this expression.
By calculating the three values using the formula with continuous compounding, you can find the value of the investment after 4, 8, and 12 years.