The amount of money in a savings account after t years is represented by the function f(t)=3600(1.035)t . what does the value 3600 represent in this situation? a)the amount of money in the savings account is 3600 times the amount of the previous year. b)the amount of money in the savings account decreases by $3600 each year. c)the amount of money in the savings account increases by $3600 each year. d)the initial amount in the account is $3600.

 The initial amount in the account = $3600

Step-by-step explanation:

Since we have given that

The amount of money in a savings account after t years is represented by the function

As we know the formula "Compound Interest" :

So, According to our question,

Rate of interest = 0.35 = 35%

So, equate the both the equations , we get that

Hence, The initial amount in the account = $3600

because linear equations are a lot simpler than quadratics equations, and linear equations formula is a lot easier to memorize. that's why i think they're harder.