Math Problem Statement

Franco puts $400.00 into an account to use for school expenses. The account earns 6% interest, compounded continuously. How much will be in the account after 5 years? Use the formula A=Pert, where A is the balance (final amount), P is the principal (starting amount), e is the base of natural logarithms (≈2.71828), r is the interest rate expressed as a decimal, and t is the time in years. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Growth
Continuous Compounding
Interest Calculation

Formulas

A = P * e^(r * t)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12