Problem 04.055 Continuous Compounding Because of a chronic water shortage in California, new athletic fields must use artificial turf or xeriscape landscaping. If the value of the water saved each six-months is $5,500, how much can a private developer afford to spend now on artificial turf provided he must recover his investment in 5 years. Use an interest rate of 15% per year, compounded continuously? The private developer can afford to spend $