Question

Select "Growth" or "Decay" to classify each function.

Answer 1

A) y=1/2(2.5)^t/6 is the only growth function, the other two are for decay as the multipliers in the brackets are less than 1, thus indicating decay
C) 20(1.2)^4= 41 views
D) A and C as the multipliers in the brackets are less than 1, thus indicating decay

Answer 2

Answer:

1) An exponential function,

$y=ab^x$ is called

Growth function : If b > 1

Decay function : if 0 < b < 1

Thus, the Growth function :

$y=\frac{1}{2}(2.5)^\frac{1}{6}$

And, decay functions :

$y=200(0.5)^{2t}$ $y=(0.65)^\frac{t}{4}$

2) Given equation,

$(\frac{1}{3})^{d-5}=81$

$(\frac{1}{3})^{d-5}=(3)^4$

$(\frac{1}{3})^{d-5}=(\frac{1}{3})^{-4}$

$\implies d-5 = -4$

$\implies -d+5=4$

Thus, Option 'D' is correct.

3) Given,

The initial number for blog, P = 20,

Rate per week, r = 20% = 0.2

So, the number of blocks after x weeks,

$A=P(1+r)^x$

$=20(1+0.2)^x$

$=20(1.2)^x$

Hence, the number of blocks after 4 weeks,

$A=20(1.2)^4=41.472\approx 41$

4) ∵ 0.55 < 1 and 0.20 < 1

so, the exponential decay functions,

A. $y=0.55(0.91)^x$

C. $y=2(0.20)^x$