Determine Whether the Growth (Or Decay)is Linear or Exponential, and Answer

question 9

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the growth (or decay) is linear or exponential, and answer the associated question.
-The price of a gallon of gasoline is increasing by 1¢ per week. If the price is $3.08 per gallon today, what will it be in ten weeks?

• A)Exponential; $3.40
• B)Linear; $3.18
• C)Linear; $3.17
• D)Exponential; $3.11

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Definitions:

Income from Operations

Revenue from a company's everyday business activities minus the costs and expenses associated with those operations.

Operating Expenses

Costs associated with the day-to-day operations of a business, including rent, utilities, salaries, and office supplies, but excluding cost of goods sold and capital expenditures.

Cost of Goods Sold

the direct costs tied to the production of goods sold by a company, including both raw material costs and labor costs.

Net Sales

The total revenue a company earns after deducting returns, allowances for damaged or missing goods, and any discounts allowed.