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lim_(x→∞) (1 + 1/x)^x =

Ae (≈ 2.718)
B0
C1
DInfinity
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. e (≈ 2.718)
This is the definition of e: lim_(x→∞) (1 + 1/x)^x = e ≈ 2.718. Many applications in compound interest, growth/decay.
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