7.2.2 The Natural Base, e (continued)
Example 2 Simplifying Expressions with e or ln The properties of logarithms also apply to natural logarithms.
Example 3 Economics Application The formula for continuously compounded interest is A = Pe rt , where A is the total amount, P is the principal, r is the annual interest rate, and t is the time in years.
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