Britney invested $500 in stocks. After one year, the value of her stocks has increased to $530. Britney wants to use the growth from the first year to estimate future growth.

Write an exponential equation in the form y=a(b)x that can model the estimated value of Britney's stocks, y, after x years.
Use whole numbers, decimals, or simplified fractions for the values of a and b.
y =

1 answer

y = 500(1.06)^x