Question 1040958
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Which is the better deal, $10,000 invested at 5%, compounded yearly, for 20 years, or $5,000 invested at 10%, compounded continuously, for 20 years?
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{{{10000*1.05^20}}} = $ 26,533

{{{5000*1.1^20}}} = $ 33.637.


Now you decide.
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