1.   Real Estate Julie bought a house for $100,000 five years ago. If the value of the house has appreciated 5% per year, how much is it worth now?
    A. $77,378.09 B. $119,643.57
    C. $127,628.16 D. $125,000.00
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  2.   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?
    A. 20,700 years B. 19,200 years
    C. 17,600 years D. 15,300 years
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  3.   Population The population of Redville grew from 5432 in 1990 to 7116 in 2000. Assuming the population is growing exponentially, predict the population of Redville in 2005.
    A. about 7960 B. about 8290
    C. about 8360 D. about 8140
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  4.   A Mickey Mantle rookie card appreciates in value 2% every year. How much was it worth in 1990 if it is worth $35,000 in 2000?
    A. $28, 712 B. $42,665
    C. $5653 D. $216,711
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  5.   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?
    A. City A, by about 30,000 B. City A, by about 80,000
    C. City B, by about 30,000 D. City B, by about 80,000
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