SOLUTION: Find the accumulated amount after 5 years if $12,000 is invested at 18% per year compounded continuosly. Do I use 365 and 1/2???? I'm confused.

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Question 220941: Find the accumulated amount after 5 years if $12,000 is invested at 18% per year compounded continuosly. Do I use 365 and 1/2???? I'm confused.
Answer by checkley77(12569) About Me  (Show Source):
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12,000*e^rt
12,000*2.7182^(.18^5)
12,000*2.4596=29,515.24 ans.