Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Exponential growth and decay

Exponential growth and decay — practice question

(a(i))[2]

Calculate the car’s value after 1 year.

(a(ii))[2]

Calculate the car’s value 1 year earlier.

(b)[3]

Calculate the value of Ali’s investment at the end of 5 years.

(c)[3]

Find the value of $r$ from the information given.

(d(i))[2]

Find the total percentage decrease at the end of 10 days.

(d(ii))[3]

Find the number of whole days needed for the mass of this substance to fall to one half of its original amount.

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