A = Pe^rt, what is e p=princ. r=rate t=tiime e=?

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A = Pe^rt, what is e p=princ.  r=rate    t=tiime   e=?

anonymous · Answer

e is a number

anonymous · Answer

ohhhh

anonymous · Answer

so would i multiply or eponent first?

anonymous · Answer

the base of the natural log
it is like $\pi$ in that it is not rational (not a fraction)
it is also "transcendental" meaning it is not the solution to a polynomial with integer coefficients

anonymous · Answer

use a calculator 
do you have a specific question?

anonymous · Answer

uuhhh somewhat

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	You invested $15,000 in a bank at 8% interest compounded continually. 
	Use the exponential function A = Pert, where A is the amount, P is the principle, r is the rate of interest and t is the number of years.
	Complete the table given below.

Number of years	Amount of Money (in dollars)
0	0
1	
2	
3	
4	
5

anonymous · Answer

its Pe^rt

anonymous · Answer

can u help with at least 3 years

anonymous · Answer

$$A(1)=15,000\times e^{.08}$$

anonymous · Answer

ok

anonymous · Answer

http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=15000*e^.08

anonymous · Answer

and for 2 http://www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=15000*e^%28.08*2%29

anonymous · Answer

you can use that as a template for finding 3, 4, 5, etc

anonymous · Answer

i got 19.2

anonymous · Answer

A(1)=15,000×e^.08   what do i do next?

anonymous · Answer

would e and time be the same thing