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Set 2: Exponential Functions (Advanced)

Explanation

Answer: A

A smartphone app has 10,000 users. Users increase by 30% each month. When will it reach 100,000 users?

A.

Between 8 and 9 months

✓ Correct
B.

12 months

C.

6 months

D.

10 months

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. Choice A is the correct answer. Find when users reach 100,000. 1. Formula: U(t)=10000(1.30)tU(t) = 10000(1.30)^t, solve for 100000=10000(1.30)t100000= 10000(1.30)^t. 2. Simplify: (1.30)t=10(1.30)^t = 10. 3. Test: - t=8t=8: (1.30)88.157(1.30)^8 \approx 8.157 (below 10) - t=9t=9: (1.30)910.604(1.30)^9 \approx 10.604 (above 10) ✓ 4. Answer: Between 8 and 9 months. Strategic Tip: Test integer values to bracket the answer. Choice B is incorrect because growth happens faster. Choice C is incorrect because (1.30)64.83(1.30)^6 \approx 4.83. Choice D is incorrect because it exceeds 100,000 before month 10.

Key Steps:

The correct answer is Between 8 and 9 months

Why others are wrong:
B: Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
C: Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.
D: Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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