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Unit 1 Part 2 TEST: Applications of Functions Answers

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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 table represents exponential growth?

A
A 2-column table has 4 rows. The first column is labeled x with entries 1, 2, 3, 4. The second column is labeled y with entries 2, 4, 6, 8.
Option A
B
A 2-column table has 4 rows. The first column is labeled x with entries 1, 2, 3, 4. The second column is labeled y with entries 2, 4, 8, 16.
Option B
C
A 2-column table has 4 rows. The first column is labeled x with entries 1, 2, 3, 4. The second column is labeled y with entries 2, 4, 7, 11.
Option C
D
A 2-column table has 4 rows. The first column is labeled x with entries 1, 2, 3, 4. The second column is labeled y with entries 2, 4, 6, 10.
Option D
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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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Which statements could he include in his explanation? Select two options.

A
The domain of both functions is all real numbers.
B
The domain of f(x) is x > 5.
C
The domain of g(x) is x > 5.
D
The range of f(x) is y > 0.
E
The range of g(x) is y > 0.
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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 formula for determining the frequency, f, of a note on a piano is , where h is the number of half-steps from the A above middle C on the keyboard. A note is six half-steps away from the A above middle C. The frequency of the A above middle C is 440 Hz. How much greater is the frequency of the new note compared with the frequency of the A above middle C?

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A
29.3%
B
41.4%
C
70.7%
D
182.3%
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Which best describes the range of the function f(x) = (6)x after it has been reflected over the x-axis?

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A
all real numbers
B
all real numbers less than 0
C
all real numbers greater than 0
D
all real numbers less than or equal to 0
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Which is the graph of ?

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Option
B
Option
C
Option
D
Option
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Which is a stretch of an exponential decay function?

A
f(x) =
Option A
B
f(x) =
Option B
C
f(x) =
Option C
D
f(x) =
Option D
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Felix’s Feed Mill sells chicken feed for $8.00 per bag. This price is no longer high enough to create a profit. Felix decides to raise the price. He is considering four different plans.Plan A: Raise the price by $0.10 each week until the price reaches $12.00.Plan B: Raise the price by 10 percent each week until the price reaches $12.00.Plan C: Raise the price by the same amount each week for 8 weeks, so that in the eighth week the price is $12.00.Plan D: Raise the price by $0.25 each week until the price reaches $12.00.Which plan will result in the price of the feed reaching $12.00 fastest?

A
plan A
B
plan B
C
plan C
D
plan D
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Tables of values for two different functions are given below. Which statement is true?

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A
The right function grows approximately 21 times faster than the left function over the interval 4 < x < 5.
B
The right function grows approximately 21 times slower than the left function over the interval 4 < x < 5.
C
The right function grows approximately 6 times faster than the left function over the interval 2 < x < 3.
D
The right function grows approximately 2.5 times slower than the left function over the interval 2 < x < 3.
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Which table represents a linear function?

A
Option
Option A
B
Option
Option B
C
Option
Option C
D
Option
Option D
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Felix’s Feed Mill sells chicken feed for $8.00 per bag. This price is no longer high enough to create a profit. Felix decides to raise the price. He is considering four different plans.Plan A: Raise the price by $0.10 each week until the price reaches $12.00.Plan B: Raise the price by 10 percent each week until the price reaches $12.00.Plan C: Raise the price by the same amount each week for 8 weeks, so that in the eighth week the price is $12.00.Plan D: Raise the price by $0.25 each week until the price reaches $12.00.Which plan will result in the price of the feed reaching $12.00 fastest?

A
plan A
B
plan B
C
plan C
D
plan D
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On a coordinate plane, an exponential function decreases from quadrant 2 into quadrant 1 and approaches y = 0. It crosses the y-axis at (0, 4).

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A
0
B
1
C
2
D
4
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Which table represents a linear function?

A
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Option A
B
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Option B
C
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Option C
D
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Option D
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What are the domain, range, and asymptote of h(x) = 6x – 4?

A
domain: {x | x is a real number}; range: {y | y > 4}; asymptote: y = 4
B
domain: {x | x is a real number}; range: {y | y > –4}; asymptote: y = –4
C
domain: {x | x > –4}; range: {y | y is a real number}; asymptote: y = 4
D
domain: {x | x > 4}; range: {y | y is a real number}; asymptote: y = –4
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On a coordinate plane, an exponential function approaches y = 0 in quadrant 2 and increases into quadrant 1. It goes through (negative 1, 0.25), (0, 0.5), (1, 1).

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A
f(x) = 2
Option A
B
f(x) = (2)x
Option B
C
f(x) =
Option C
D
f(x) = 2(2)x
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On a coordinate plane, 2 curves are shown. The first curve f (x) opens up and to the right in quadrant 1. It goes through (4, 2), (1, 4), and crosses the y-axis at (0, 5). The second curve g (x) opens down and to the right and goes through (4, negative 2), (1, negative 4), and crosses the y-axis at (0, negative 5).

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A
g(x) = 5(0.8)–x
B
g(x) = –5(0.8)x
C
g(x) = (0.8)x
Option C
D
g(x) = 5(–0.8)x
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Which table shows exponential decay?

A
A 2-column table has 4 rows. The first column is labeled x with entries 1, 2, 3, 4. The second column is labeled y with entries 16, 8, 4, 2.
Option A
B
A 2-column table has 4 rows. The first column is labeled x with entries 1, 2, 3, 4. The second column is labeled y with entries 16, 128, 8, 4.
Option B
C
A 2-column table has 4 rows. The first column is labeled x with entries 1, 2, 3, 4. The second column is labeled y with entries 16, 12, 9, 7.
Option C
D
A 2-column table has 4 rows. The first column is labeled x with entries 1, 2, 3, 4. The second column is labeled y with entries 16, 8, 3, 1.
Option D
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Which is the graph of f(x) = (4)x?

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Option
B
Option
C
Option
D
Option

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