To explain:
The data in the scatter plot should be modelled with an exponential function.
Answer to Problem 12E
Logarithmic.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The interest is compounded continuously in the graph
Concept used:
Formula:
The equation is
Calculation:
The time needed to quadruple an investment replace
From equation (1)
The data is modeled with a logarithmic function.
The points approach a vertical asymptote.
Logarithmic functions is vertical asymptotes.
But logarithmic functions is not horizontal asymptotes.
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