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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 decreases 2% each year.
The initial deposit in the investment account was $1,581.
The initial deposit in the investment account was $1,550.
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Correct answer: The initial deposit in the investment account was $1,550.
Explanation: In A(t) = 1550(1.02)^t, the 1550 is the value at t = 0 (the initial amount). The factor 1.02 means the account grows by 2% per year (not 102%).
Explanation: In A(t) = 1550(1.02)^t, the 1550 is the value at t = 0 (the initial amount). The factor 1.02 means the account grows by 2% per year (not 102%).
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