Melissa wants to buy a bond that will mature to $5500 in seven years. How much should she pay for the bond now if it earns interest at a rate of 2% per year, compounded continuously? Do not round any intermediate computations, and round your answer to the nearest cent.

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Melissa wants to buy a bond that will mature to $5500 in seven years. How much should she pay for the bond now if it earns interest at a rate of 2% per year,
compounded continuously?
Do not round any intermediate computations, and round your answer to the nearest cent.
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