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Kevin invested $1,000\$1,000 in a savings account with a daily interest rate of 0.1%0.1\%. Write an exponential function to represent the total amount, s(x)s(x), in his account after xx days.

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Q. Kevin invested $1,000\$1,000 in a savings account with a daily interest rate of 0.1%0.1\%. Write an exponential function to represent the total amount, s(x)s(x), in his account after xx days.
  1. Identify Principal and Rate: Identify the initial amount (principal) and the daily interest rate.\newlineThe initial amount, aa, is $1,000\$1,000.\newlineThe daily interest rate, rr, is 0.1%0.1\%.
  2. Convert to Decimal: Convert the daily interest rate from a percentage to a decimal.\newlineTo convert a percentage to a decimal, divide by 100100.\newliner=0.1%=0.1100=0.001r = 0.1\% = \frac{0.1}{100} = 0.001
  3. Determine Growth Factor: Determine the growth factor bb. The growth factor is 11 plus the daily interest rate in decimal form. b=1+r b = 1 + r b=1+0.001 b = 1 + 0.001 b=1.001 b = 1.001
  4. Write Exponential Function: Write the exponential function using the initial amount and the growth factor.\newlineThe exponential function is in the form s(x)=a(b)xs(x) = a(b)^x.\newlineSubstitute $1,000\$1,000 for 'a' and 1.0011.001 for 'b'.\newlines(x)=1000(1.001)xs(x) = 1000(1.001)^x

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