The formula to compute the current value of an investment is A = P(1 + r)”, where A is the
value of the investment; P is the amount invested;
r is the annual rate of return expressed as a
decimal; and n is the number of years the amount
is invested. If a woman invests $5,000 and the
annual rate of return is 8 %, what is the value of
the investment after 15 years?

is the anwser b. (-13)?

look at the picture.

1.

ef : ab = 2 : 3

gf : cb = 2 : 3

gh : cd = 2 : 3

he : da = 2 : 3

2.

∠a ≅ ∠e

∠b ≅ ∠f

∠c ≅ ∠g

∠d ≅ ∠h

3.

use pythagorean theorem:

the length of the abcd trapezoid sides:

|ab| = 3 cm

|bc| = 10 cm

|cd| = 3(3) cm = 9 cm

|da| = 8 cm

the perimeter of abcd = 3 + 10 + 9 + 8 = 30 cm

the ratio of perimeters of the tarapezoids is equal 2 : 3.

substitute:

      cross multiply

      divide both sides by 3

answers

m = 0

n = 0.

explanation

most of the values are negative. the one that are not negative are the excluded   values.

these values are: m = 0

                              n = 0.