If Interest Is at 8% and It Is Compounded Continuously

question 25

Multiple Choice

If interest is at 8% and it is compounded continuously, what is the effective interest rate?

• A) 7.25%
• B) 5.14%
• C) 8.33%
• D) 9.76%

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