Describe (in general terms) what you think happens to the graph when:
a. g > 1
b. 0 < g < 1
b. g < 0
N=b⋅gt
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Describe what you think happens to the graph when: a. g > 1 b. 0 < g < 1 b. g < 0
N=b⋅gt
Slide 16 - Open question
www.geogebra.org/graphing
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Growth factor
g > 1: only increasing
0 < g < 1: only decreasing
g < 0: impossible
N=b⋅gt
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Link with percentages
Percentages can also be written as a growth factor!
Example:
When you keep increasing a price by 25%,
you're doing each time
⋅1.25
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Link with percentages
Percentages can also be written as a growth factor!
Example:
When you keep decreasing a price by 14%,
you're doing each time
⋅0.86
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Anouk starts with 500 euros in the bank. She receives a positive 2% interest rate per year. N is amount of money, t is time in years. What is the formula for this situation?
A
N=2⋅500t
B
N=500⋅2t
C
N=1.02⋅500t
D
N=500⋅1.02t
Slide 21 - Quiz
Thirza starts with 200 euros in the bank. She loses 13% each month due to a gambling addiction. :( What is the corresponding formula? Again: N is amount of money, t is time in months.