Exponential Functions

In an exponential function, what does the 'a' represent? 

• SLOPE
• RATE OF CHANGE
• Y-INTERCEPT
• COMMON RATIO

What is a, the starting term, for the function: f(x) = 300(1.16)^x?

• 300
• 1.16
• .16
• x

Is this exponential growth or decay?

• Growth
• Decay

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

• Exponential Growth
• Exponential Decay
• Linear
• None

If a table's pattern is that the f(x) values are being divided by 3, what is the common ratio?

• 3

• 1/3

• -3

• -1/3

Write an equation that models the following situation:

The current student count at John Jay is 6500, it is expected to grow at a rate of 14% next year.

• y= 6500(1+.14)^x

• y= 6500(1-.14)^x

• y= 6500(14)^x

• y= 14(6500)^x

What is the Growth/Decay factor of the function f(x)= 2(4)^x ?

• 2

• 8

• 4

• x

Simplify the exponential expression.

• 2x⁶y¹²
• 2x⁵y⁷
• 8x⁶y¹²
• 8x⁵y⁷

Is this exponential growth or decay?

• Growth
• Decay

In which city is the 2007 Disney film Ratatouille?

• London
• Paris
• New York
• Milan