Answer:
The function that represents exponential decay is y = 50 [tex](0.95)^{x}[/tex] ⇒ B
Step-by-step explanation:
The form of the exponential growth function is y = a [tex](1+r)^{x}[/tex]
The form of the exponential decay function is y = a [tex](1-r)^{x}[/tex]
- r is the rate of increase or decrease in decimal
∵ The function represents exponential decay with 5%
→ By using the second rule above
∴ y = a [tex](1-r)^{x}[/tex]
∵ The rate of decrease is 5%
∴ r = 5%
→ Change it to decimal by dividing it by 100
∵ 5% = 5 ÷ 100 = 0.05
∴ r = 0.05
→ Substitute it in the equation
∵ y = a [tex](1-0.05)^{x}[/tex]
∴ y = a [tex](0.95)^{x}[/tex]
→ Look at the answer to find which equation is written in this form
∴ y = 50 [tex](0.95)^{x}[/tex]
∴ The function that represents exponential decay is y = 50 [tex](0.95)^{x}[/tex]
