The number of kilograms, y, of original oxygen that remain in the body after t hours can be modeled by the equation y = 0.32(0.76)^t . What is the rate of decrease of original oxygen?
The formula for Exponential Decrease is given as:
y = a(1 - r)^t
Where
y = Amount after time t
a = Original amount
r = Rate of decrease
t = Time
Comparing both Equations
y = 0.32(0.76)^t = y = a(1 - r)^t
We know that
0.76 = 1 - r
Solving for r
Collect like terms
r = 1 - 0.76
r = 0.24
Converting to Percentage
= 0.24 × 100
= 24%
Therefore, the rate of decrease of original oxygen is 24%
