1.   Which equation represents exponential decay?
    A. y = 0.86(1.46)x B. y = 1.7(1.06)x
    C. y = 2.62(1.22)x D. y = 1.05(0.95)x
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  2.   Twyla puts $1000 in a savings account that pays 4% interest, compounded monthly. How much money will be in the account 3 years later if she makes no more deposits?
    A. $1010.03 B. $1120.00
    C. $1127.27 D. $1124.86
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  3.   Lance is planning to invest $5000 for a period of 3 years. He has a choice of four different investments. Which of the combinations of interest rates and compounding below will earn the most money?
    A. 7.125%, quarterly B. 7.1%, monthly
    C. 7%, daily D. 7.2%, annually
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  4.   Suppose Tyler sprayed around the house for ants. Which formula would be used to find the number of ants still alive after a certain time if the number of ants was changing exponentially?
    A. compound interest B. cannot be determined from given information
    C. exponential decay D. exponential growth
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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. $2.43 B. $1.90
    C. $4.32 D. $0.40
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