SOLUTION: An initial investment of $3,000 earns 7% interest compounded continuously. What will the investment be worth in 19 years? (Round your answer to the nearest cent.)

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Question 1179236: An initial investment of $3,000 earns 7% interest compounded continuously. What will the investment be worth in 19 years? (Round your answer to the nearest cent.)
Answer by ikleyn(52776)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Future value formula in this case is


    FV = ,  t in years, e = 2.71828  (approximately.


Substituting


    FV =  = 11,343.12 dollars.    ANSWER

Solved.

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