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A limited-edition poster increases in value each year with an initial value of $18. After 1 year and an increase of 15% per year, the poster is worth $20.70. Which equation can be used to find the value, y, after x years? (Round money values to the nearest penny.)

A
y = 18(1.15)x
B
y = 18(0.15)x
C
y = 20.7(1.15)x
D
y = 20.7(0.15)x
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Josiah invests $360 into an account that accrues 3% interest annually. Assuming no deposits or withdrawals are made, which equation represents the amount of money in Josiah’s account, y, after x years?

A
y = 360(1.3)x
B
y = 360(0.3)x
C
y = 360(0.03)x
D
y = 360(1.03)x
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Which is the graph of f(x) = 0.5(4)x?

A
On a coordinate plane, an exponential growth function approaches y = 0 in the second quadrant and goes through points (0, 1), (2, 8), (3, 32).
Option A
B
On a coordinate plane, an exponential growth function approaches y = 0 in the second quadrant and goes through points (0, 4), (1, 16), (2, 64).
Option B
C
On a coordinate plane, an exponential growth function approaches y = 0 in the second quadrant and goes through points (0, 1), (3, 8), (4, 16).
Option C
D
On a coordinate plane, an exponential growth function approaches y = 0 in the second quadrant and goes through points (0, 1), (1, 8), (2, 32).
Option D
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Which equation represents an exponential function that passes through the point (2, 80)?

A
f(x) = 4(x)5
B
f(x) = 5(x)4
C
f(x) = 4(5)x
D
f(x) = 5(4)x
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On a coordinate plane, an exponential growth function approaches y = 0 in the second quadrant and goes through points (negative 1, 0.8), (0, 2), (1, 5), (2, 12.5).

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A
2.00
B
2.50
C
5.25
D
10.50
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Which equation represents an exponential function that passes through the point (2, 36)?

A
f(x) = 4(3)x
B
f(x) = 4(x)3
C
f(x) = 6(3)x
D
f(x) = 6(x)3
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A 2-column table has 5 rows. The first column is labeled x with entries negative 1, 0, 1, 2, 3. The second column is labeled y with entries one-tenth, one-half, five-halves, StartFraction 25 Over 2 EndFraction, StartFraction 125 Over 2 EndFraction

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A
Twelve-fifths
Option A
B
5
C
StartFraction 25 Over 2 EndFraction
Option C
D
25
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Ramon is graphing the function f(x) = 3(4)x. He begins by plotting the initial value. Which graph represents his initial step?

A
On a coordinate plane, the point (0, 3) is graphed.
Option A
B
On a coordinate plane, the point (0, 4) is graphed.
Option B
C
On a coordinate plane, the point (3, 0) is graphed.
Option C
D
On a coordinate plane, the point (4, 0) is graphed.
Option D
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Which equation represents an exponential function that passes through the point (2, 80)?

A
f(x) = 4(x)5
B
f(x) = 5(x)4
C
f(x) = 4(5)x
D
f(x) = 5(4)x
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Which is the graph of f(x) = 5(2)x?

A
On a coordinate plane, an exponential growth function approaches y = 0 in the second quadrant and goes through points (0, 5) and (2, 20).
Option A
B
On a coordinate plane, an exponential growth function approaches y = 0 in the second quadrant and goes through points (0, 2) and (2, 50).
Option B
C
On a coordinate plane, an exponential growth function approaches y = 0 in the second quadrant and goes through points (0, 2) and (2, 10).
Option C
D
On a coordinate plane, an exponential growth function approaches y = 0 in the second quadrant and goes through points (0, 5) and (2, 10).
Option D
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A growth medium is inoculated with 1,000 bacteria, which grow at a rate of 15% each day. What is the population of the culture 6 days after inoculation?

A
y = 1,000(1.15)6; 2,313 bacteria
B
y = 1,000(1.15)7; 2,660 bacteria
C
y = 1,000(1.5)5; 7,594 bacteria
D
y = 1,000(1.5)6; 11,391 bacteria
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An account with a $250 balance accrues 2% annually. If no deposits or withdrawals are made, which graph can be used to determine approximately how many years will it take for the balance to be $282?

A
Option
B
Option
C
Option
D
Option
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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.

A
$578.81
B
$607.75
C
$1687.50
D
$2531.25
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On a coordinate plane, an exponential growth function approaches y = 0 in the second quadrant and goes through points (negative 1, 0.8), (0, 2), (1, 5), (2, 12.5).

Question illustration
A
2.00
B
2.50
C
5.25
D
10.50
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Several ordered pairs from a continuous exponential function are shown in the table.

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A
The domain is the set of integers, and the range is y > 4.
B
The domain is the set of integers, and the range is y > 0.
C
The domain is the set of real numbers, and the range is y > 0.
D
The domain is the set of real numbers, and the range is y > 4.
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Which best describes the graph of the function f(x) = 4(1.5)x?

A
The graph passes through the point (0, 4), and for each increase of 1 in the x-values, the y-values increase by 1.5.
B
The graph passes through the point (0, 4), and for each increase of 1 in the x-values, the y-values increase by a factor of 1.5.
C
The graph passes through the point (0, 1.5), and for each increase of 1 in the x-values, the y-values increase by 4.
D
The graph passes through the point (0, 1.5), and for each increase of 1 in the x-values, the y-values increase by a factor of 4.
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After years of maintaining a steady population of 32,000, the population of a town begins to grow exponentially. After 1 year and an increase of 8% per year, the population is 34,560. Which equation can be used to predict, y, the number of people living in the town after x years? (Round population values to the nearest whole number.)

A
y = 32,000(1.08)x
B
y = 32,000(0.08)x
C
y = 34,560(1.08)x
D
y = 34,560(0.08)x

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