Exponential Word Problems

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

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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%

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You have inherited land that was purchased for $30,000 in 1960. The value of the land increased by approximately 5% per year. What is the approximate value of the land in the year 2011?

• $344,022
• $31,500
• $15,000
• $28,500

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The population of Bloom Falls, Mass. (population 937) is slowly moving to a bigger city.
Every year the population drops by 4.5%.
What is the multiplier for this problem?

• 1.045 
• .045 
• .955
• 1.955

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You bought a Boston Whaler in 2004 for $12,500. The boat's value depreciates by 7% a year. How much is the boat worth in 2012?

• $11625
• $6994.77
• $21,477
• $875

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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

Ash has $8,000 in a savings account. The interest rate is 3% compounded once a year.

To the nearest cent, how much will he have in his account in 4 years?

• $9,004.07

• $2,2848.80

• $9,011.94

• $8,242.71

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Does the following equation show growth or decay?
y=10,000*1.26^x

• Growth 
• Decay

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Does the following equation show growth or decay?
y=10,000*(0.76)^x

• Growth 
• Decay

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CCSS.HSF.LE.A.1

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You buy a new computer for $2100. The computer decreases by 50% annually. How much is it worth after 2 years.

• 225
• 325
• 425
• 525

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