Each account can be modelled by an exponential function
At the end of 5 years, Evans and Ethan will have the same balance since they deposited the same amount at the same interest rate
The amount deposited is the principal, P
P = $3000
The account accrues interest annually
This means that the amount is compounded annually
The amount after 5 years is given by the formula shown below:
[tex]A=P(1+\frac{r}{n})^{nt} [/tex]
The above equation represents an exponential function
At the end of 5 years, Evans and Ethan will have the same balance since they deposited the same amount at the same interest rate
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