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Euler's Constant

Euler’s Constant is a famous value in mathematics known for its tendency to show up in the most unexpected of places. It famously shows up in a limit that shows the largest amount of compound interest you could receive in a single time period.

limn(1+1n)n\lim_{ n \to \infty } \left( 1+\frac{1}{n} \right)^n