What is the decay factor of an exponential function that represents a 64% decrease?

Supratim Roy asked Jun 7, 2022

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Answer:

.36

Explanation:

To find the decay factor

y = a(1-b)^x

b = 1-rate of decrease

= 1-64%

= 1-.64

= .36

Gview answered Jun 13, 2022

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