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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? |
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$77,378.09 |
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$119,643.57 |
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$127,628.16 |
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$125,000.00 |
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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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20,700 years |
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19,200 years |
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C. |
17,600 years |
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15,300 years |
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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. |
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about 7960 |
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about 8290 |
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about 8360 |
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about 8140 |
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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? |
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$28, 712 |
B. |
$42,665 |
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C. |
$5653 |
D. |
$216,711 |
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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 30,000 |
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City B, by about 80,000 |
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