Exponential Growth and Decay Quiz

Test your knowledge on exponential functions, growth rates, decay constants, and population dynamics with this quiz on exponential growth and decay.

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What is the formula for exponential growth?

A = P(1 + r)^t

A = P(1 - r)^t

A = P * r^t

A = P / (1 + r)^t

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Which of the following represents exponential decay?

A = P(1 + r)^t

A = P(1 - r)^t

A = P * r^t

A = P / (1 + r)^t

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Which of the following best describes exponential growth?

Slow and steady increase over time

Decrease in size over time

Rapid increase over time

No change over time

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What does 'r' represent in the formula for exponential growth or decay?

Initial amount

Rate of growth or decay

Time

Final amount

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Which of the following equations represents exponential growth?

y = ae^(bx)

y = ab^x

y = a(1 + r)^x

y = a(1 - r)^x

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What happens to the rate of decay as time increases in exponential decay?

It increases

It decreases

It remains constant

It fluctuates

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If an investment grows at a rate of 5% annually, which equation represents its exponential growth?

A = P(1 + 0.05)^t

A = P(1 - 0.05)^t

A = P * 0.05^t

A = P / (1 + 0.05)^t

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The half-life of a substance is 10 years. What is its decay constant (rounded to two decimal places)?

0.10

0.07

0.069

0.05

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What is the general form of the exponential decay function?

y = ae^(bx)

y = ab^x

y = a(1 + r)^x

y = a(1 - r)^x

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#10

If a radioactive substance has a half-life of 20 years, what fraction of the substance remains after 60 years?

1/2

1/4

1/8

1/16

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#11

The population of a city is 10,000 and is decreasing at a rate of 2% per year. What will be the population after 10 years (rounded to the nearest integer)?

8200

8201

8202

8203

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#12

If an investment doubles in value every 5 years, what is the annual growth rate (rounded to the nearest integer)?

15%

16%

17%

18%

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#13

In a population, if the growth rate is 2% per year and the initial population is 1000, what will be the population after 10 years (rounded to the nearest integer)?

1219

1218

1220

1221

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#14

The population of a town is currently 5000 and is increasing at a rate of 3% per year. What will be the population after 5 years (rounded to the nearest integer)?

5761

5361

5760

5360

#15

What is the time taken for an investment to triple in value if it grows at a rate of 6% per year?

Approximately 10.5 years

Approximately 11.5 years

Approximately 12.5 years

Approximately 13.5 years

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#16

The value of a car depreciates by 10% annually. If the initial value of the car is $20,000, what will be its value after 5 years (rounded to the nearest dollar)?

$12,190

$12,960

$13,500

$13,860

#17

If a radioactive substance has a half-life of 25 years, what fraction of the substance will remain after 50 years?

1/4

1/8

1/16

1/32

Exponential Growth and Decay Quiz

What is the formula for exponential growth?

Which of the following represents exponential decay?

Which of the following best describes exponential growth?

What does 'r' represent in the formula for exponential growth or decay?

Which of the following equations represents exponential growth?

What happens to the rate of decay as time increases in exponential decay?

If an investment grows at a rate of 5% annually, which equation represents its exponential growth?

The half-life of a substance is 10 years. What is its decay constant (rounded to two decimal places)?

What is the general form of the exponential decay function?

If a radioactive substance has a half-life of 20 years, what fraction of the substance remains after 60 years?

The population of a city is 10,000 and is decreasing at a rate of 2% per year. What will be the population after 10 years (rounded to the nearest integer)?

If an investment doubles in value every 5 years, what is the annual growth rate (rounded to the nearest integer)?

In a population, if the growth rate is 2% per year and the initial population is 1000, what will be the population after 10 years (rounded to the nearest integer)?

The population of a town is currently 5000 and is increasing at a rate of 3% per year. What will be the population after 5 years (rounded to the nearest integer)?

What is the time taken for an investment to triple in value if it grows at a rate of 6% per year?

The value of a car depreciates by 10% annually. If the initial value of the car is $20,000, what will be its value after 5 years (rounded to the nearest dollar)?

If a radioactive substance has a half-life of 25 years, what fraction of the substance will remain after 50 years?

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