Def: Asymptote – a boundary line a graph cannot cross. NOTE: Exponential functions have horizontal asymptotes.
In an equation of the form, c is the horizontal asymptote. Use your graphing calculator to graph: a) b) c) -all in the same viewing window!
Graph: This function has a horizontal asymptote at approximately We call this value “e”. e is an irrational number (kinda’ like π). Discovered by Leonard Euler in the mid- 1700’s. Called it “e” for his last name initial.
Sketch the graph of Calculate the following:
This formula is used in banks, stocks & finance to calculate compounded interest. P = principle (original amount of $) r = interest rate (%) n = # of times compounded t = time (in years)
Bill takes $5000 to his bank that gives 2.3% interest. Find how much money he has at the end of 10 years if it’s compounded: a) Annually (once per year) b) Semi-annually (twice per year) c) Quarterly (4 times per year) d) Monthly (12 times per year) e) Daily (365 times per year) How often would a bank have to compound money in order for Bill to get the MOST MONEY POSSIBLE?
The formula is used for CONTINUOUS compounded interest. This will give you the maximum amount of money. Bill takes $5000 to his bank that gives 2.3% interest. Find how much money he has at the end of 10 years if it’s compounded continuously. Andy takes $150,000 and puts it into a stock averaging 4.7% interest. How much money will he have at the end of 30 years of investing if it’s compounded continuously?
Mary needs $100,000 in 30 years to buy a vacation home when she retires. How much would she have to invest TODAY at 3.1% compounded continuously? How much would you need to invest today to become a millionaire when you’re 60 years old (invested at 8.2% CC)