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An investor deposited money into an investment account that earns interest compounded annually. The function shown models the amount of money in the account in dollars after t years.
A(t)=1550(1.02)t
Which statement best interprets one value of the function?
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The amount of money in the investment account increases 102% each year.
The amount of money in the investment account increases 102% each year.
The initial deposit in the investment account was $1,581.
The initial deposit in the investment account was $1,581.
The amount of money in the investment account decreases 2% each year.
The amount of money in the investment account decreases 2% each year.
The initial deposit in the investment account was $1,550.
The initial deposit in the investment account was $1,550.
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The initial deposit in the investment account was $1,550.
Explanation: A(0) = 1550(1.02)^0 = 1550, so the starting amount is $1,550; the 1.02 factor means a 2% annual increase.
Explanation: A(0) = 1550(1.02)^0 = 1550, so the starting amount is $1,550; the 1.02 factor means a 2% annual increase.
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