3
ALMultiple Choice

Growth and Decay Factors

Question 3 • Applications and Modeling

How much money will be in a bank account after 4 years if $8 is deposited at an interest rate of 5%?

Answer
A
$12.00
B
$10.41
C
$16.00
D
$9.72

Explanation

Assuming the 5% interest is compounded annually, multiply the deposit by 1.05 for each of the 4 years: $8 × 1.05⁴ ≈ $9.72. So the account will contain about $9.72, which is choice d.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.