Chloe has a collection of vintage action figures that is worth $310. If the collection appreciates at a rate of 15% per year, which equation represents the value of the collection after 5 years?V=310(1.15)5V=310(1+0.15)V=310(1−0.15)5V=310(0.85)5
Q. Chloe has a collection of vintage action figures that is worth $310. If the collection appreciates at a rate of 15% per year, which equation represents the value of the collection after 5 years?V=310(1.15)5V=310(1+0.15)V=310(1−0.15)5V=310(0.85)5
Question Prompt: Question prompt: Which equation represents the value of Chloe's vintage action figure collection after 5 years, given a 15% annual appreciation rate?
Identify Values: Identify the initial value a and the growth rate r. The initial value of the collection is $310, and the annual appreciation rate is 15%, which can be expressed as a decimal 0.15.
Convert Rate to Factor: Convert the appreciation rate to a growth factor (b).The growth factor is found by adding 1 to the appreciation rate expressed as a decimal.b=1+rb=1+0.15b=1.15
Write Exponential Equation: Write the exponential growth equation using the initial value and the growth factor.The general form of the exponential growth equation is V=a(b)t, where V is the final value, a is the initial value, b is the growth factor, and t is the time in years.Substitute $310 for 'a', 1.15 for 'b', and 5 for 't'.V=310(1.15)5
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