Exponential Growth & Decay

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

Classify the model as Exponential GROWTH or DECAY.
A=1200(.85)⁶

• Growth
• Decay

Classify the model as Exponential GROWTH or DECAY.
A=10(1.01)³

• Growth
• Decay

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

• Exponential Growth
• Exponential Decay
• Linear
• None

Is this exponential growth or decay?

• Growth
• Decay

What is the y-intercept of the function?

• 2
• 3
• 1
• -2

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

The function y = 125(1.13)^x represents Mr. Gantz's recent investments where x is measured in years.  Which is NOT true?

• Mr. Gantz initial invested $125
• Mr. Gantz's money grows by 13% per year
• After 4 years Mr. Gantz will have about $203.81
• Mr. Gantz earns more money in year one than in year 5

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

• Input

• Rate of change

• Y-intercept/Initial value

• Output

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

• Input

• Rate of change

• Y-intercept

• Output