Math Problem Statement
Amadou invested $760 in an account paying an interest rate of 8 1/2% compounded continuously. Mia invested $760 in an account paying an interest rate of 8 3/8% compounded annually. After 20 years, how much more money would Amadou have in his account than Mia, to the nearest dollar?
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Compound Interest
Continuous Compounding
Exponential Growth
Formulas
Continuous Compounding Formula: A = P e^{rt}
Compound Interest Formula: A = P \left(1 + \frac{r}{n}\right)^{nt}
Theorems
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Suitable Grade Level
Advanced High School
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