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

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ISBN 10: 1118583191
ISBN 13: 978-1-11858-319-7

Chapter 4 - Exponential Functions - Review Exercises and Problems for Chapter Four - Page 176: 6

Answer

$411.8$

Work Step by Step

After a 42% decrease, we find that the number of items you have will be: $N_1=N_0(1-r)=500(1-0.42)=290$ After a 42% increase, we find that the number of items you have will be: $N=N_1(1+r)=290(1+0.42)=411.8$
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