Mason opened a new electronic store, and his daily sales are modeled by f (x) = 50 (1.2) x. Determine the rate of growth.

A.) 50%

B.) 20%

C.) 12%

D.) 120%

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Marlie Brandt

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3 August, 12:18

Mason opened a new electronic store, and his daily sales are modeled by f (x) = 50 (1.2) x. Determine the rate of growth.

A.) 50%

B.) 20%

C.) 12%

D.) 120%

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Gisselle · Answer 1

An exponential function may be given by:

f (x) = A (1+r) ^x

A is the initial amount and r is a decimal representing the growth rate.

We can see that 1+r = 1.2, and we solve for r:

1 + r = 1.2

r = 0.2

The growth rate is 0.2, or 20%

Choice B

Paul · Answer 2

Mason opened a new electronic store, and his daily sales are modeled by f (x) = 50 (1.2) x. Determine the rate of growth.

Answer:

c) 12%

Mason opened a new electronic store, and his daily sales are modeled by f (x) = 50 (1.2) x. Determine the rate of growth.A.) 50%B.) 20%C.) 12%D.) 120%

Mason opened a new electronic store, and his daily sales are modeled by f (x) = 50 (1.2) x. Determine the rate of growth.

A.) 50%

B.) 20%

C.) 12%

D.) 120%