Which of the following are examples of exponential decay? Select all that apply.

A vehicle depreciates 13% each year.

A tree is doubling in height each year.

An investment earns a 5% interest each year.

Air pressure decreases 12% for every 1000 meters in height.

The population of a town is growing at an annual rate of 3.5%.

A retirement account decreases by $12,000 each year.

A radioactive element has a decay rate of 10%.

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Ellis Mcdowell

Mathematics

8 August, 10:19

Which of the following are examples of exponential decay? Select all that apply.

A vehicle depreciates 13% each year.

A tree is doubling in height each year.

An investment earns a 5% interest each year.

Air pressure decreases 12% for every 1000 meters in height.

The population of a town is growing at an annual rate of 3.5%.

A retirement account decreases by $12,000 each year.

A radioactive element has a decay rate of 10%.

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Eliezer Lee · Answer 1

All that apply are

1) A vehicle depreciates 13% each year

4) Air pressure decreases 12% for every 1000 meters in height

6) A retirement account decreases by $12,000 each year.

7) A radioactive element has a decay rate of 10%