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2/11 Exponential Functions

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins

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Class
Date
1.

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% each week.

a)

y = 6(0.14)x

b)

y = 6(14)x

c)

y = 6(1.14)x

d)

y = 6(0.86)x

2.

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?

a)

9,766

b)

7,910

c)

5,386

d)

5,433

3.

Suppose a culture of bacteria begins with 5000 cells and dies by 30% each year. Write an equation that represents this situation.

a)

y = 5000(0.7)x

b)

y = 30(5000)x

c)

y = 5000(1.3)x

d)

y = 5000xx

4.
Daniel’s Print Shop purchased a new printer for $35,000. Each year it depreciates at a rate of 5%. How much will the printer be worth in 8 years?
a)
$23,219.72
b)
$136.72
c)
$51,710.94
d)
$16,710.94
5.

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

a)

14,327

b)

4,309

c)

839

d)

7,680

6.

Which equation accurately represents the sequence below?
26, 21, 16, 11,...

a)

 an=265na_n=26-5n  

b)

 an=315na_n=31-5n  

c)

 an=26(5)n1a_n=26\left(-5\right)^{n-1}  

d)

 an=26(5)na_n=26\left(-5\right)^n  

7.
Which sequence is represented by the equation 2(7)n-1 ?
a)
7, 14, 28, 56...
b)
2, 14, 98, 686...
c)
2, 9, 16, 23...
d)
7,9,11,13...
8.
Write the explicit formula for the geometric sequence.
a)
an = 4(3)n-1
b)
an = 3(4)n-1
c)
an = -4(3)n-1
d)
an = 3(-4)n-1
9.

Given the sequence:

25, 21, 17, 13,...

Write the explicit equation that models the sequence.

a)

an = 4n + 21

b)

an = 33 - 4n

c)

an = 29 - 4n

d)

an = 4n + 25

10.

Which equation accurately represents the sequence below?
400, 200, 100, 50, 25, ...

a)

 an=4002na_n=400-2n  

b)

 an=4022na_n=402-2n  

c)

 an=400(12)n1a_n=400\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^{n-1}  

d)

 an=400(12)na_n=400\left(\frac{1}{2}\right)^n  

11.

A(n) _________________ function will ADD the same number each time.

a)

Linear

b)

Exponential

c)

Neither

12.

A(n) _________________ function will MULTIPLY the same number each time.

a)

Linear

b)

Exponential

c)

Neither

13.
What type of function describes the story below?
You have $5 and triple your money every day. 
a)
Linear
b)
Exponential
c)
Neither
14.
What type of function describes the story below?
You have $10 and earn $5 every week. 
a)
Linear
b)
Exponential
c)
Neither
15.

Given the following table of values, construct the function that represents the sequence.

a)

y = 3(4)x

b)

y = 3x + 4

c)

y = 4(3)x

d)

y = 4x + 3

16.

The function g(x) = 4x +15 represents the cost to rent x movies each month from an online company. What is g(4), and what does it represent?

a)

The value of g(4) is $16, and it represents the total cost if a customer rents 4 movies in one month.

b)

The value of g(4) is $16, and it represents the cost per movie rental.

c)

The value of g(4) is $31, and it represents the total cost if a customer rents 4 movies in one month.

d)

The value of g(4) is $31, and it represents the cost per movie rental.

17.

The function 𝒄(𝒈) can be used to represent the total cost, 𝒄, for 𝒈 gallons of gas. What does 𝒄(𝟒) = 𝟏𝟐 represent?

a)

A customer buys 4 gallons of gas at a rate of $12 per gallon.

b)

A customer buys 12 gallons of gas at a rate of $4 per gallon.

c)

The total cost for 4 gallons of gas is $12.

d)

The total cost for 12 gallons of gas is $4.

18.
a)

The value of 𝑓(2) is 56, and it represents the millions of new viewers 2 weeks after the release of the television series.

b)

The value of 𝑓(2) is 56, and it represents the number of weeks it will take for there to be 2 million new viewers.

c)

The value of 𝑓(2) is approximately 9.3, and it represents the millions of new viewers 2 weeks after the release of the television series.

d)

The value of 𝑓(2) is approximately 9.3, and it represents the number of weeks it will take for there to be 2 million new viewers.

19.
a)

144.4 pounds per week

b)

196 pounds per week

c)

288.8 pounds per week

d)

334 pounds per week

20.

a)

The average rate of change is $24, meaning that amusement park tickets cost, on average, $24 per person.

b)

The average rate of change is $24, meaning that amusement park tickets cost, on average, $96 for every three people.

c)

The average rate of change is $72, meaning that amusement park tickets cost, on average, $24 per person.

d)

The average rate of change is $72, meaning that amusement park tickets cost, on average, $96 for every three people.