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Exponential Growth and Decay Word Problems

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  • 1. Multiple Choice
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    Suppose a culture of bacteria begins with 5000 cells and dies by 30% each year. Write an equation that represents this situation.
    y=5000(1-0.3)x
    y=30(5000)x
    y=5000(1+0.3)x
    y=5000xx
  • 2. Multiple Choice
    5 minutes
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    The number of mosquitoes at the beginning of the summer was 4,000. The population of mosquitoes is expected to grow at a rate of 25% a month. How many mosquitoes will there be after 4 months?
    9766
    9006
    9765
    5433
  • 3. Multiple Choice
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    Write an equation that models the following situation:
    Samantha's hair was known to grow very rapidly. It began at a length of 6 in and grew at a rate of 14% a week.
    y=6(0.14)x
    y=6(1+14)x
    y=6(1+.14)x
    y=6(0.86)x
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