The Formula for an Exponential Function Is $y = 59 \times 0.93 ^ { t }$

question 33

Multiple Choice

The formula for an exponential function is $y = 59 \times 0.93 ^ { t }$ , where is measured in months. Then the monthly percentage decay rate for $y$ is

• A) 0.93%
• B) 7.01%
• C) 0.07%
• D) 7%

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