In the year 2000, Kevin and Keith each received $5000. Kevin decided to put his $5000 in
his house safe and each year add $500 to his money stash because he does not trust
banks. Keith decided to invest his $5,000 in computer stock. The value of Keith's stocks
climbed according to a parabolic curve until it peaked at $17,500 in 2010. By 2014, Sam'
computer stock had fallen to a value of $15,500.