U4L7 Mixture of Growth and Decay Practice

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What is the formula for exponential growth?

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What does 'r' represent in the exponential growth formula?

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'r' represents the growth rate expressed as a decimal. For example, a 5% growth rate is represented as 0.05.

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal for use in the exponential growth formula?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100. For example, 5% becomes 0.05.

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What is the common ratio in the function f(x) = 300(1.16)^x?

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The common ratio 'b' in the function is 1.16.

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How do you write an exponential growth function for a value that increases by a certain percentage?

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If a population of fish starts at 8,000 and increases by 6% per year, what is the exponential growth function?

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What is the value of a painting after 1 year if its original value is $1400 and it increases by 9%?

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How do you calculate the population after a certain number of years using the exponential growth formula?

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What is the difference between exponential growth and decay?

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If the rate of increase is 5%, what do you plug in for 'r' in the exponential growth formula?

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You plug in 0.05 for 'r' in the exponential growth formula.