Exponential Growth Function

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

What is the growth FACTOR for the function: f(x) = 300(1.16)^x?

• 300

• 1.16

• .16

• x

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.8B

The value of a collector’s item is expected to increase exponentially each year. The item is purchased for $500 and its value increases at a rate of 5% per year. Find the value of the item after 4 years.

• $578.81

• $607.75

• $1687.50

• $2531.25

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

• 300

• 1.16

• .16

• x

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

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

James' 70 in. giant peach doubles in size every week. Write an expression that would represent how big the peach is after 5 weeks.

• 70(2)³⁵

• 70(2)⁵

• 2(70)⁵

• 5(70)²

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.2

Twenty years ago, Mr. Davis purchased his home for $160,000. Since then, the value of the home has increased about 5% per year. How much is the home worth today?

• $176,783.29

• $424,527.63

• $57,357.75

• $532,041,076.80

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1C

What is the initial value of the situation represented by f(x)=0.05(2)^x?

• 0.05

• 2

• 0.1

• 1

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CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

Bacteria growing can be represented by which of the following?

• Exponential Growth

• Exponential Decay

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1A

Which variable represents time passed in the function y=ab^x?

• y

• a

• b

• x