Exponential Number Patterns and Graphs (Grade 12 NSC Matric Mathematical Literacy): Quizzes
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What is the main characteristic of exponential growth?
What is the main characteristic of exponential growth?
Increase proportional to current amount
What is the key difference between linear and exponential growth?
What is the key difference between linear and exponential growth?
Linear constant difference, exponential ratio
How does an exponential growth graph appear?
How does an exponential growth graph appear?
Curved, getting progressively steeper
In the sheep example, population doubles yearly. What is the constant ratio?
In the sheep example, population doubles yearly. What is the constant ratio?
2
Thembi invests R1,000 at 10% compound interest. What is the amount after 2 years?
Thembi invests R1,000 at 10% compound interest. What is the amount after 2 years?
R1,210
In the tree vs sheep example, by which year does the sheep population overtake the trees?
In the tree vs sheep example, by which year does the sheep population overtake the trees?
Year 3
A sequence: 5, 15, 45, 135. What pattern does this show?
A sequence: 5, 15, 45, 135. What pattern does this show?
Exponential - constant ratio of 3
What does Year 0 represent in exponential growth patterns?
What does Year 0 represent in exponential growth patterns?
The starting point or initial value
Which is a real-world example of exponential growth?
Which is a real-world example of exponential growth?
Population doubling at regular intervals
How do you confirm a pattern is exponential?
How do you confirm a pattern is exponential?
Check if ratios between terms stay same