1.   Which equation represents exponential decay?
    A. y = 1.05(0.95)x B. y = 1.7(1.06)x
    C. y = 2.62(1.22)x D. y = 0.86(1.46)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. $258,000
    C. $242,000 D. $234,000
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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. 7.1%, monthly B. 7.2%, annually
    C. 7.125%, quarterly D. 7%, daily
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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. $1,741.02 B. $741.02
    C. $713.82 D. $1,713.82
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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. $4.32 B. $1.90
    C. $0.40 D. $2.43
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