Answer:
The initial amount
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
[tex]f(x)= 5000 * (1.08)^x[/tex]
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What 5000 represents
The given formula represents an exponential function
[tex]f(x) = ab^x[/tex]
Where
[tex]a \to[/tex] initial value
So, by comparison:
[tex]a = 5000[/tex]
In this context, 5000 represents the initial amount
