Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Exponential growth and decay

Exponential growth and decay — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Split $105$ in the ratio $4 : 3$.

(a(ii))[2]

Raise $105$ by $12\%$.

(a(iii))[3]

A jacket is marked down by $16\%$ in a sale, leaving a price of $105$. Calculate the jacket's original price.

(b)[6]

Calculate the difference in value between the two investments after 30 years. Give your answer in dollars, rounded to the nearest cent.

(c)[3]

Calculate the value for $P$.

(d)[3]

Calculate the value of $x$ from this information.

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