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Business An analyst estimates that the computers his company just bought will depreciate at a rate of 25% per year. At this rate, approximately how long will it take a computer to depreciate to 30% of its original value? |
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3 years |
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10 years |
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4 years |
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5 years |
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Paleontology A fossil is found that contains 10% of the amount of carbon-14 found in a living being. About how old is the fossil? |
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15,300 years |
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17,600 years |
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20,700 years |
D. |
19,200 years |
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Two cities have insect problems. The insects in City A increase exponentially according to the equation y = 120,000e0.04t. The insects in City B increase exponentially according to the equation y = 90,000e0.08t. In 15 years, which city will have more insects, and by approximately how much? |
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City A, by about 30,000 |
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City A, by about 80,000 |
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City B, by about 80,000 |
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City B, by about 30,000 |
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A Mickey Mantle rookie card appreciates in value 2% every year. If it is worth $35,000 in 2000, when will it be worth $100,000? |
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2065 |
B. |
2053 |
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2043 |
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2093 |
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Suppose a new car loses value at 10% per year for the first 5 years. When should the owner sell it if they want to receive 75% of what they paid for it? |
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after 2.73 years |
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after 2 years |
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after 3 years |
D. |
after 2.5 years |
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