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Population Growth

Question 3 • Modern Math KHS

The table of values below represent an exponential function. Find the constant ratio of successive y-values. x y-2 5-17.5011.25116.875225.3125

Answer
A
5
B
1.33
C
1.5
D
0.5

Explanation

Divide each y-value by the y-value immediately before it: 7.50 ÷ 5 = 1.5 and 11.25 ÷ 7.50 = 1.5. The successive y-values have a constant ratio of 1.5, which is choice C.

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