Exponential Function Growth and Decay Interpretation

What is the asymptote of the function?

• x = 1

• y = 1

• x = 0

• y = 0

Based on the graph, which statement does not appear to be true?

• The graph has a horizontal asymptote at y=0

• The y-intercept is at the point (0, 3)

• The graph represents exponential growth.

• The graph of the function shows a decrease over time.

Does the graph show an example of exponential growth or decay?

• Growth

• Decay

• The first part of the graph is growth and the second part is decay

• The graph shows neither growth, nor decay.

Which graph best represents the function

f(x) = 5(2)^x?

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Is this exponential growth or decay?

• Growth

• Decay

• The graph shows decay, then growth

• Neither

Look at the graph and answer each question. Does the graph show growth or decay? What is the y-intercept? What is the asymptote?

• Growth

  y-intercept: (0, 5)

  asymptote: y = 0

• Decay

  y-intercept: (0, 5)

  asymptote: y = 0

• Growth

  y-intercept: (0, 5)

  asymptote: y = 5

• Decay

  y-intercept: (0, 5)

  asymptote: x = 0

The number of mosquitoes at the beginning of the summer was 4,000. The population of mosquitoes is expected to grow at a rate of 25% a month. How many mosquitoes will there be after 4 months?

• 9766

• 9006

• 9765

• 5433

A population of fish starts at 8,000 and decreases by 6% per year. What is the population of fish after 10 years?

• 14327

• 4309

• 839

• 7680

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

You buy a new computer for $2100. The computer decreases by 50% annually. How much is it worth after 2 years.

• 225

• 325

• 425

• 525