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4a) How much money must be invested today at 5% compounded continuously so that in 10 years it is worth $10000?

4b) How long will it take $X to triple at an interest rate of 8% compounded continuously?

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(a) Suppose x dollars must be invested today, then we have
x * exp(10 * 5%) = ...

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