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CalculusChallengeContextual Applications of Differentiation

Contextual Applications of Differentiation · Challenge problem

An investment grows according to A(t)=1000e0.05tA(t)=1000e^{0.05t} dollars after tt years. Use a differential, based on the growth rate at t=0t=0, to estimate the increase in value during the first year (from t=0t=0 to t=1t=1).