This table represents an exponential function.

What is the ratio of outputs for any two inputs that are 2 apart?

Divide the larger output by the smaller output.

Enter your answer in the box as a decimal to the nearest hundredth.

This is how the table looks

Number of Years from Now Value of a Scooter ($)

0|45

1|48.24

2|51.71

3|55.44

4|59.43

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Jayce Christensen

Mathematics

2 January, 19:11

This table represents an exponential function.

What is the ratio of outputs for any two inputs that are 2 apart?

Divide the larger output by the smaller output.

Enter your answer in the box as a decimal to the nearest hundredth.

This is how the table looks

Number of Years from Now Value of a Scooter ($)

0|45

1|48.24

2|51.71

3|55.44

4|59.43

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Frida Bridges · Answer 1

Since we are asked for the ratio of outputs for any two inputs that are 2 apart, we have:

For the values in year 0 and 2:

51.71/45 / (2-0) = 0.575

If we try to use the values for year 1 and 3:

55.44/48.24 / (3-1) = 0.575

The ratio is 0.575