The Formula for an Exponential Function Is $y = 56 \times 0.93 ^ { t }$

question 16

Multiple Choice

The formula for an exponential function is $y = 56 \times 0.93 ^ { t }$ , where is measured in months. Then the monthly percentage decay rate for $y$ is

• A) 0.93%
• B) 7.02%
• C) 0.07%
• D) 7%

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Definitions:

Respiratory Rate

The number of breaths taken per minute, an important vital sign indicating the efficiency of the respiratory system.

Carbon Dioxide

A colorless, odorless gas produced by burning carbon and organic compounds and by respiration, and absorbed by plants in photosynthesis.

pH

A numerical scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, where 7 is neutral, values less than 7 are acidic, and values greater than 7 are basic or alkaline.

Expiratory Reserve Volume

The additional amount of air that can be forcefully exhaled after a normal exhalation, used to measure lung function.