<PRE><B>Question 1089548</B>
the exponential growth equation is F = P * e^(RT)


F is the future value
P is the present value
R is the interest rate per time period
T is the number of time periods


in your equation, F is equal to A and P is equal to 3200 and R is equal to .06


the equation becomes A = 3200 * e^(.06 * T)


therefore, your initial investment in the equipment has to be 3200.


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