Jordan B.

asked • 09/15/24

Connecting exponential graphs with context

Benjamin invests $400 in a savings account that earns 5% interest each year. He graphs his savings (in dollars) over x years.


What is the significance of the y-intercept of this graph?

Choose 1 answer:

A. 1 year from now, Benjamin has $400 in savings

B. 0 years from now, Benjamin has $400 in savings

C. 0 years from now, Benjamin has $420 in savings

D. 1 year from now, Benjamin has $420 in savings

Peter R.

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How can he have both $400 and $420 at 0 years? Can't choose only one answer as there are two y-intercepts.
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09/15/24

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