Intro to Growth and Decay

Use the function, N = 14,000(.96)^t.
What is the Initial Amount?

• 14,000
• 4%
• .96
• t

Use the function, M=.05(2)^t, where M is the amount of money you have after t days.

How much money will you have after 14 days?

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 + 0.35)^x

• y = 15(0.35)^x

• y = 35(1+ 0.15)^x

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+ 0.14)^x

• y=6(1 - 0.14)^x

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

• y=5000(1 - 0.30)^x

• y=30(5000)^x

• y=5000(1 + 0.30)^x

• y=5000x^x

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