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Exponential Word Problems

Authored by Jennifer Roope

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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

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6191

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

CCSS.HSA.CED.A.1

CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.1

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.1

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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%
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400%

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1C

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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=1.09x

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CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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

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CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Suppose a culture of bacteria begins with 5000 cells and dies by 30% each year. Write an equation that represents this situation.

y=5000(0.70)x

y=30(5000)x

y=5000(1.30)x

y=5000xx

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CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

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