Modeling with Functions — Unit test Answers

A rectangle with constant area has possible lengths and widths as shown in the table below. Width vs. Length of a RectangleWidth (w)Length (l)237.5418.75612.589.375Which equation can be used to find any corresponding length and width that fit the pattern in this table?

The height of an object after it is released can be modeled by the function , where t is the number of seconds after the object is released, v is the upward speed in feet per second at release, and s is the starting height in feet. If a quarterback throws a ball from his hand 6 feet in the air at an upward speed of 25 feet per second, how much time does his teammate have to catch the ball?

The amount of water pressure exerted on a scuba diver varies with depth. The graph below shows the relationship between pressure, p, in atmospheres, and depth, d, in ft.Depth of Water and Water PressureBased on the information in the graph, what is the water pressure at sea level?

Ramiro drew the graph below.Which equation represents the data in the graph?

The graph below represents the path of a grasshopper as it jumps.Which type of function models the data on the graph?

The time, in seconds, that it takes a pendulum to swing back and forth is modeled by the equation below., where l is the length of the pendulum in feetWhat is the approximate length of a pendulum that takes seconds to swing back and forth?

Which type of function best models the data in the table below?xy244268110

A travel agency made the table below to represent the profits it makes on a certain vacation package.Number of People vs. ProfitNumber of People Who Buy the Package, xProfit per Person (in dollars), y1050020800309004080050500Which of the following explains the best model for the data in the table?

Tasha invests $5,000 at 6% annual interest and an additional $5,000 at 8% annual interest. Thomas invests $10,000 at 7% annual interest. Which statement accurately compares Tasha’s and Thomas’s investments if interest is compounded annually?Compound interest formula: t = years since initial depositn = number of times compounded per yearr = annual interest rate (as a decimal)P = initial (principal) investmentV(t) = value of investment after t years