Answer:
[tex]y= 500(1+0.15)^x[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
This problem can be solved using concept of compound interest
In compound interest
if p is the principal amount
and r is the interest rate
then value of principal amount(A) after n years time is given by
A = p(1+r)^n
=>[tex]A = p(1+r)^n[/tex]
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in the problem
in place of n we have x years
y is the amount which is the total amount after n years
p is the principal money deposited = $500
r = 15%
substituting these value in the formula for amount after n years we have
[tex]y= 500(1+15/100)^x\\y= 500(1+0.15)^x[/tex]
Thus, function modeling the situation is [tex]y= 500(1+0.15)^x[/tex]