An employee wants to invest $60,000 in a pension plan. One investment offers 6% compounded quarterly. Another offers 5.25% compounded continuously. (a) Which investment will earn more interest in 4 yr? (b) How much more will the better plan earn? (a) After 4 years, ... will earn more interest.

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An employee wants to invest $60,000 in a pension plan. One investment offers 6% compounded quarterly. Another
offers 5.25% compounded continuously.
(a) Which investment will earn more interest in 4 yr?
(b) How much more will the better plan earn?
(a) After 4 years,
will earn more interest.
Transcribed Image Text:An employee wants to invest $60,000 in a pension plan. One investment offers 6% compounded quarterly. Another offers 5.25% compounded continuously. (a) Which investment will earn more interest in 4 yr? (b) How much more will the better plan earn? (a) After 4 years, will earn more interest.
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