1.   Which equation represents exponential decay?
    A. y = 2.62(1.22)x B. y = 1.7(1.06)x
    C. y = 0.86(1.46)x D. y = 1.05(0.95)x
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  2.   The Mendoza family just bought a house for $180,000. If the value of the house increases at a rate of 3% per year, about how much will it be worth in 10 years?
    A. $250,000 B. $242,000
    C. $258,000 D. $234,000
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  3.   Nancy invests $100 in one account for ten years at a 9% interest rate compounded annually, and she invests $150 in an account for 10 years at a 6% interest rate compounded semi-annually. How much money will she have in the accounts after 10 years?
    A. $505.36 B. $507.65
    C. $236.74 D. $270.92
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  4.   Ricky invested $1000 in an account at 8% interest compounded quarterly. How much money will he have earned on the account after 7 years?
    A. $713.82 B. $1,713.82
    C. $741.02 D. $1,741.02
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  5.   Suppose inflation of money is at a rate of 3% per year in the United States. How much will a $1 candy bar cost in 30 years?
    A. $0.40 B. $2.43
    C. $4.32 D. $1.90
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