Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 7 Exponential and Logarithmic Functions - 7.1 Graph Exponential Growth Functions - 7.1 Exercises - Problem Solving - Page 484: 40a

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The equation for an exponential growth model: $p=a(1+r)^t$ The opening bid for a pair of in-line skates is $\$50$, so $a=50$ The price of the skates increases by $10.5 \%$ per bid, so $r=0.105$ Hence, $p=50(1+0.105)^n=50(1.105)^n$
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