Question

The table represents an exponential function.

What is the multiplicative rate of change of the function?
X
1
2.
у
2
2
5
3
2
25
2
2
5
125

Answer 1

A. ⅕

Explanation:

`(2)/(5)` ÷ 2 =
`(2)/(5) * (1)/(2) = (1)/(5)`

`(2)/(25)` ÷ 2/5 =
`(2)/(25) * (5)/(2) = (1)/(5)`

`(2)/(125)` ÷ 2/25 =
`(2)/(125) * (25)/(2) = (1)/(5)`

Therefore, the multiplicative rate of change of the function would be ⅕