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WorksheetsExponential Growth
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 12mins
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Class
Date
1.
A stamp gets more expensive each year. It increases in value by 60 % each year. What is the growth RATE?
a)
0.06
b)
0.6
c)
1.6
d)
.4
2.
A stamp gets more expensive each year. It increases in value by 60 % each year. What is the growth FACTOR?
a)
.6
b)
1.06
c)
1.6
d)
.4
3.
What is a, the starting term, for the function: f(x) = 300(1.16)x?
a)
300
b)
1.16
c)
.16
d)
x
4.
In an exponential function, what does the 'a' represent?
a)
SLOPE
b)
RATE OF CHANGE
c)
Y-INTERCEPT
d)
COMMON RATIO
5.
What is a, the starting term (or initial value), for the function: f(x) = 800(0.85)x?
a)
800
b)
0.85
c)
0.15
d)
x
6.
Is the pictured graph growth, decay, or linear or none?
a)
Exponential Growth
b)
Exponential Decay
c)
Linear
d)
None
7.
Is this exponential growth or decay?
a)
Growth
b)
Decay
8.
The population of turtles is doubling every 3 months. If there are 400 turtles now, how many will there be in 2 years? (Choose equation)
a)
y = 400(2)2
b)
y = 400(2)6
c)
y = 400(2)8
d)
y = 400 + 2(8)
9.
Suppose you deposit $3000 in a savings account that pays interest at an annual rate of 4%. What is the rate?
a)
.4
b)
.96
c)
.04
d)
1.04
10.
Suppose you deposit $3000 in a savings account that pays interest at an annual rate of 4%. What is the growth factor?
a)
.96
b)
1.4
c)
1.04
d)
$3000
11.
Artificial or Natural Selection.
Dark-haired rats die out in a light sandy environment over time.
Dark-haired rats die out in a light sandy environment over time.
a)
Artificial
b)
Natural
c)
Neither
d)
Both
12.
Artificial or Natural Selection.
Birds on a deserted island develop different types of beaks to eat different types of seeds.
Birds on a deserted island develop different types of beaks to eat different types of seeds.
a)
Artificial
b)
Natural
c)
Neither
d)
Both
13.
Artificial or Natural Selection.
Corn is engineered to grow larger and more flavorful.
Corn is engineered to grow larger and more flavorful.
a)
Artificial
b)
Natural
c)
Neither
d)
Both
14.
Artificial or Natural Selection.
Puppies are bred for particular traits such as cuteness and hunting ability.
Puppies are bred for particular traits such as cuteness and hunting ability.
a)
Artificial
b)
Natural
c)
Neither
d)
Both
15.
Artificial or Natural Selection.
Turtles with softer shells that are easier to break die out quicker than turtles with harder shells.
Turtles with softer shells that are easier to break die out quicker than turtles with harder shells.
a)
Artificial
b)
Natural
c)
Neither
d)
Both
16.
What is the greatest breakfast cereal?
a)
Reeses Puffs
b)
Fruity Pebbles
c)
Shreded Wheat
d)
Lucky Charms
17.
A population that is decreasing by 10% has a growth rate of.....
a)
.1
b)
.01
c)
-.01
d)
-.1
18.
A population that is decreasing by 10% has a growth FACTOR of.....
a)
-.1
b)
.9
c)
-.9
d)
.1
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