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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Samantha puts an initial $500 into a savings account. The account has a 4% annual compound interest rate. What is the function that best represents Samantha's account and how much does she have in savings after 5 years? Round your answer to the nearest dollar. Hint: Use the formula, f(x) = P(1 + r)x.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

HELP!!!

OpenStudy (welshfella):

here P = 500 and r = rate , x = 5 years write the rate 4% as a decimal

OpenStudy (anonymous):

.04

OpenStudy (welshfella):

yes rate = 0.04

OpenStudy (welshfella):

so just plug in P = 500 , r = 0,04 and x = 5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

plug it in where?

OpenStudy (welshfella):

into the formula

OpenStudy (anonymous):

oh nvm lol

OpenStudy (welshfella):

given in the Hint

OpenStudy (anonymous):

idk y i asked that

OpenStudy (welshfella):

lol don't worry

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