Chapter 4 - Exponential Functions - 4.5 The Number e - Exercises and Problems for Section 4.5 - Exercises and Problems - Page 174: 33

Curve A corresponds to continuous compounding. Curve B corresponds to annual compounding. Initial amount: $\$500 $

Curve A corresponds to continuous compounding because the investment will grow faster since the interest earned also earns interest and curve B corresponds to annual compounding. The initial amount in both cases is the vertical intercept, $\$500 $.