3/28: Exponential Functions (Optional)

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

Suppose you deposit $3000 in a savings account that pays interest at an annual rate of 4%. If no other money is added or withdrawn from the account, how much will be in the account after 10 years?

• $3122.18
• $4994.50
• $4440.73
• $86,776.40

What type of function is f(x)=2(1/7)^x ?

• Exponential Growth
• Linear
• Exponential Decay
• None of the Abovee

What is the y-intercept of the function?

• 2
• 3
• 1
• -2

What type of function is y = 7(5/4)^x?

• Exponential Growth
• Exponential Decay
• Linear
• None of the above

Identify the y-intercept (initial value) in the function f(x)=13(.27)^x

• (.27)^x
• .27
• 13
• 3.51

Identify the y-intercept (initial value) of the function f(x)=2(4)^x.

• 2
• 4
• (2)^x
• 8

What does this graph represent?

• Exponential Decay

• Exponential Growth

What does the graph represent?

• Exponential Decay

• Exponential Growth

Which does y= 2(.5)^x represent?

• Exponential Growth

• Exponential Decay