Dennis deposits $10,000 in a savings account that earns 2.88% annual interest, compounded continuously. a. Write a function of the form A(t)=Pert that gives the value of Dennis' account after t years. b. How much will be in Dennis' account after 5 years?c. When will Dennis' account be worth $15,000?

Dennis deposits $10,000 in a savings account that earns 2.88% annual interest, compounded continuously. a. Write a function of the form A(t)=Pert that gives the value of Dennis' account after t years. b. How much will be in Dennis' account after 5 years?c. When will Dennis' account be worth $15,000?

Glencoe Algebra 1, Student Edition, 9780079039897, 0079039898, 2018

18th Edition

ISBN:9780079039897

Author:Carter

Publisher:Carter

Chapter9: Quadratic Functions And Equations

Section9.9: Combining Functions

Problem 2AGP

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