Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 4 - Exponential Functions - 4.1 Introduction to the Family of Exponential Functions - Exercises and Problems for Section 4.1 - Exercises and Problems - Page 146: 32

Answer

a) $p(t)= 10\cdot (1.015)^t$ b) $\$13.47$.

Work Step by Step

The problem describes an exponential function with the following parameters. \begin{equation} \begin{aligned} a&= 10\\ r&= 1.5\%= 0.015\\ b&=1+r = 1.015 \end{aligned} \end{equation} a) Hence, a model of the price of movie ticket is \begin{equation} \begin{aligned} p(t)&= a\cdot b^t\\ &= 10\cdot (1.015)^t\\ \end{aligned} \end{equation} b) Set $t= 20$. \begin{equation} \begin{aligned} p(20)&= 10\cdot (1.015)^{20}\\ &= 13.468\\ \end{aligned} \end{equation} The cost of movie ticket in 20 years is about $\$13.47$.
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