Recently, a certain bank offered a 10-year CD that earns 2.72% compounded continuously. Use the given information to answer the questions. (a) If $20,000 is invested in this CD, how much will it be worth in 10 years? approximately $ (Round to the nearest cent.) (b) How long will it take for the account to be worth $50,000? approximately years (Round to two decimal places as needed.)
Recently, a certain bank offered a 10-year CD that earns 2.72% compounded continuously. Use the given information to answer the questions. (a) If $20,000 is invested in this CD, how much will it be worth in 10 years? approximately $ (Round to the nearest cent.) (b) How long will it take for the account to be worth $50,000? approximately years (Round to two decimal places as needed.)
Chapter12: Sequences, Series And Binomial Theorem
Section12.3: Geometric Sequences And Series
Problem 12.59TI: New grandparents decide to invest 3200 per month in an annuity for their grandson, The account will...
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Transcribed Image Text:Recently, a certain bank offered a 10-year CD that earns 2.72% compounded continuously.
Use the given information to answer the questions.
(a) If $20,000 is invested in this CD, how much will it be worth in 10 years?
approximately $ ☐ (Round to the nearest cent.)
(b) How long will it take for the account to be worth $50,000?
approximately ☐ years (Round to two decimal places as needed.)
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