Exponential Function Review

Multiple Choice

Describe this function.

• Exponential Growth

• Exponential Decay

• Linear Positive

Multiple Choice

• Exponential Growth

• Exponential Decay

• Quadratic

Multiple Choice

Which of the following functions shows an initial amount of $15 and an increase of 35% each year?

• y = 15(35)^x

• y = 15(0.35)^x

• y = 15(1.35)^x

• y = 35(1.15)^x

Multiple Choice

An adult takes 400 mg of ibuprofen. Each hour, the amount of ibuprofen in the person’s system decreases by about 29%. 
What is the multiplier for this problem?

• 1.29
• .71
• .29
• 1.71

Multiple Choice

The population of Winnemucca, Nevada, can be modeled by P=6191(1.04)^t where t is the number of years since 1990. What percent did the population increase each year?

• 4%
• It doesn't say
• I don't know
• 400%

Multiple Choice

The population of Winnemucca, Nevada, can be modeled by P=6191(1.04)^t where t is the number of years since 1990. What was the population in 1990? 

• 0 people
• It doesn't say
• I don't know
• 6191

Multiple Choice

The equation for this table is

• y = 3x + 50
• y = 50^x
• y = 3^x
• y = 50(3^x)

Multiple Choice

The equation for this table is 

• y = 1(2^x)
• y = 1(12^x)
• y = 12x
• y = 12x + 1

Multiple Choice

Identify the y-intercept (initial value) in the function f(x)=13(.27)^x

• (.27)^x
• .27
• 13
• 3.51

Multiple Choice

Write an equation that models the following situation:
Samantha's hair was known to grow very rapidly. It began at a length of 6 in and grew at a rate of 14% a week.

• y=6(0.14)^x
• y=6(1+14)^x
• y=6(1.14)^x
• y=6(0.86)^x

Multiple Choice

Find the exponential equation that represents the table.

• y = 2(3)^x

• y = 3 + (3)^x

• y = 3(2)^x

• y = 6(2)^x

Multiple Choice

A new savings account is opened with $400 and gains 3% every year. What is the exponential function?

• f(x)=400(.97)^x
• f(x)=400(1-0.03)^x
• f(x)=400(1.03)^x
• f(x)=400(0.03)^x

Multiple Choice

The value of a car is $15,000 and depreciates at a rate of 8% per year. What is the exponential equation?

• y=8(15,000)^x
• y=15,000(1.08)^x
• y=15,000(0.92)^x
• y=15,000(0.08)^x

Multiple Choice

What is the asymptote of the parent function y=2^x?

• x=0

• y=0

• x=2

• y=2

Multiple Choice

There were 417 cell phones sold at an electronics store in January. Since then, cell phone sales at this store have increased at a rate of 3.75% per month. At this rate of growth, which function can be used to determine the monthly cell phone sales x months after January?

• f(x) = 417(3.75)^x
• f(x) = 417(0.0375)^x
• f(x) = 417(1.0375)^x
• f(x) = 417(1.375)^x

Multiple Choice

Some banks charge a fee for a savings account that is left inactive for an extended period of time. The equation y = 5000(0.98)^x represents the amount remaining, y, of one account that was left inactive for a period of x years. What does the number 5000 represent in this situation?

• A fee charged for an inactive account
• The percent of money in the account after x years
• The amount of money in the account initially
• The amount of money in the account after x years

Multiple Choice

Daniel’s Print Shop purchased a new printer for $35,000. Each year it depreciates at a rate of 5%. How much will the printer be worth in 8 years?

• $23,219.72
• $136.72
• $51,710.94
• $16,710.94

Multiple Choice

Twenty years ago, Mr. Davis purchased his home for $160,000. Since then, the value of the home has increased about 5% per year. How much is the home worth today?

• $176,783.29
• $424,527.63
• $57,357.75
• $532,041,076.80

Multiple Choice

Agnes purchases a ring for $200 and it depreciates 6% per year from the date of purchase. Which function models the value V(t) of the ring?

• V(t)=200(1.6)^t
• V(t)=1.06x+200
• V(t)=200(.06)^t
• V(t)=200(.94)^t