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Which irrational mathematical constant, approximately 2.71828, serves as the base of the natural logarithm?
Answer
e
Euler's number, written e, is the unique real number whose natural logarithm equals 1; it arises naturally in compound interest and calculus.
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Compounding one dollar continuously at 100 percent annual interest for one year yields exactly e dollars.
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- π
- φ
- γ
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