Applications of Exponentials

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

• (.27)^x
• .27
• 13
• 3.51

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

Is the pictured graph growth, decay, or linear or none?  

• Growth
• Decay
• Linear
• None

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E

Is the following function an example of decay or growth?

f(x) = 2(1.25)^x

• Exponential Growth

• Exponential Decay

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

The expression 12(1.015)^t models the population of elephants in a wildlife refuge after t years since 1975.
Is the population of elephants increasing or decreasing?

• Increasing
• Decreasing

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

A population of fish starts at 8,000 and decreases by 6% per year. What is the population of fish after 10 years?

• 14327
• 4309
• 839
• 7680

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

The number of mosquitoes at the beginning of the summer was 4,000. The population of mosquitoes is expected to grow at a rate of 25% a month. How many mosquitoes will there be after 4 months?

• 9770

• 9006

• 9765

• 5433

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

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CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

The original value of a painting is $1400, and the value increases by 9% each year. Write an exponential growth function to model this situation.

• y=1400(1.09)^x
• y=1.09(1400)^x
• y=1400(.91)^x
• y=1.09^x

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CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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

• y = 15(35)^x
• y = 15(1.35)^x
• y = 15(0.35)^x
• y = 35(1.15)^x

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CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2