Explanation: the formula of the continuous compound interest is given as: A = P * e^(rt) where: A is the final amount we want to find P is the amount invested = $500 r is the interest rate (expressed in decimal) = 5% = 0.05 t is the time in years = 8 years
Substitute with the givens in the above equation to get the amount after 8 years as follows: A = P * e^(rt) A = 500 * e^(0.05*8) A = $745.9 (to the nearest cent)