Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Section 9.4 - Exponential Growth and Decay functions - Exercise Set - Page 564: 8

Answer

The final amount after 5 years of decay is approximately $280$.

Work Step by Step

RECALL: Exponential decay is represented by the formula $y=C(1-r)^x$ where C = initial/original amount r - decay rate x = number of time intervals The given exponential growth has: C = 402 r = $7\%$ x = 5 years Substitute these values into the given formula above to have: $y=402(1-7\%)^{5} \\y=402(1-0.07)^{5} \\y=402(0.93^{5}) \\y=279.6667245 \\y\approx 280$
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