Let A(t) be the balance in a savings account after t years, and suppose that A(t) satisfies

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Let A(t) be the balance in a savings account after t years, and suppose that A(t) satisfies the differential equation A′(t) = .045A(t), A(0) = 3000.

(a) How much money was originally deposited in the account?

(b) What interest rate is being earned?

(c) Find the formula for A(t).

(d) What is the balance after 5 years?

(e) Use part (d) and the differential equation to determine how fast the balance is growing after 5 years.

(f) How large will the balance be when it is growing at the rate of $270 per year?

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Calculus And Its Applications

ISBN: 9780134437774

14th Edition

Authors: Larry Goldstein, David Lay, David Schneider, Nakhle Asmar

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