Practice Example 1 - 1.2.2.2 | 11.Exponential Growth and Decay | IB Class 10 Mathematics – Group 5, Algebra
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Question 1

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A town has 1,000 people and grows at 3% per year. What will the population be after 5 years?

💡 Hint: Use the formula y = a(1 + r)^t.

Question 2

Easy

If a tree grows at 6% annually and is currently 1.5 meters tall, how tall will it be in 4 years?

💡 Hint: Use the growth formula with a = 1.5, r = 0.06, and t = 4.

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Question 1

What is the formula for exponential growth?

  • y = a(1 + r)^t
  • y = a(1 - r)^t
  • y = a^x

💡 Hint: Remember, growth is associated with a positive rate.

Question 2

In the context of decay, what does the variable 'r' represent?

💡 Hint: It’s a percentage rate expressed in decimal form.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

A culture of bacteria starts with 250 cells, doubling every 4 hours. How many cells will there be after 24 hours?

💡 Hint: Remember, each 4 hours counts as one doubling period.

Question 2

A valuable antique starts at $30,000 and depreciates by 12% after each year. How much will it be worth in 8 years?

💡 Hint: Consider the depreciation as '1 - r' for the calculation.

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