Math 125 Pre-Calculus Spring 2013 K

Math 125 Pre Calculusname Spring 2013 K

Analyze various mathematical problems related to exponential decay, growth, functions, and financial calculations, including percent decrease over time, drug amount decay in the body, population modeling, and interest rate conversions. Provide solutions including formulas, percent calculations, and interpretations for each scenario.

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Pre-Calculus concepts such as exponential functions, decay, growth, and financial mathematics are fundamental for understanding real-world applications like population dynamics, drug dosage, and investment growth. This paper explores a series of problems designed to apply these concepts, demonstrating proficiency in modeling, calculating, and interpreting exponential and logarithmic functions.

1. Total Percent Decrease of Investment Over 4 Years

An investment decreases by 5% annually for four years. The amount after each year can be expressed as:

\[A_{n} = A_{0} \times (1 - 0.05)^n\]

where \(A_{0}\) is the initial amount, and \(n\) is the number of years. The total percent decrease over 4 years is calculated by comparing the initial and final amounts:

\[ \text{Total decrease} = 1 - (0.95)^4 \approx 1 - 0.815 = 0.185 \text{ or } 18.5\%\]

Thus, the investment decreases by approximately 18.5% over four years.

2. Drug Decay Model

The amount of a drug in the body follows an exponential decay model:

\[D(t) = D_0 e^{-kt}\]

where \(D_0\) is the initial dose, \(k\) is the decay constant, and \(t\) is time in hours.

(a) The initial dose is simply \(D(0) = D_0\).

(b) To find the percentage of drug leaving per hour, identify \(k\) from known data or the decay rate and then use \(1 - e^{-k}\times100\%\).

(c) To find the drug left after 10 hours, substitute \(t=10\): \(D(10) = D_0 e^{-k \times 10}\).

(d) To solve for when less than 1 mg remains:

\[D_0 e^{-k t} \frac{\ln(D_0) - \ln(1)}{k}\]

using the known \(D_0\) and \(k\).

3. Population Dynamics

(An initial population of 5000 at \(t=0\))

(a) Decreasing by 100 per year:  \[P(t) = 5000 - 100t\]

(b) Decreasing by 8% annually:  \[P(t) = 5000 \times (1 - 0.08)^t = 5000 \times 0.92^t\]

4. Exponential Function Formula

An exponential function generally takes the form: \(f(t) = A \times b^{t}\), where \(A\) is the initial value and \(b\) is the base representing growth (>1) or decay (

5. Function Comparisons

Given several exponential functions with parameters \(a\) and \(b\), the largest value of \(a\) indicates the highest initial value; equal \(a\) values mean same initial worth; a larger \(b\) indicates faster growth; the smallest \(b\) indicates faster decay.

6. Asthma Sufferers Model

N(t) models the number of sufferers: linear and exponential models.

(a) Linear: \[N(t) = 84 + \frac{(300 - 84)}{2009 - 1990} \times (t - 1990)\]

(Alternatively, with \(t\) years after 1990): \[N(t) = 84 + \frac{216}{19} t\]

(b) Exponential growth: \[N(t) = 84 \times (growth\ factor)^t\], with growth factor calculated based on data, indicating rapid increase in sufferers.

7. Estimating Parameters From a Graph

Estimate key features such as intercepts and slopes to derive values of \(a\) and \(b\) in relevant exponential or linear models.

8. Interest Calculation

The effective annual rate (EAR):

(a) For annual compounding: EAR = nominal rate = 1.3%.

(b) Monthly compounding: \[\text{EAR} = (1 + \frac{0.013}{12})^{12} - 1 \approx 1.324\%\]

9. Interest and Investment Growth

(Assuming \(P_0=1000\))

(a) Balance after 3 years compounded monthly:

\[P = 1000 \times (1 + \frac{0.08}{12})^{36} \approx \$1,268.24\]

(b) Nominal rate = 8%, Effective rate ≈ 8.30%.

(c) The effective rate indicates the actual yearly interest considering compounding frequency, highlighting the benefit of more frequent compounding.

10. Bank Interest Comparison Over 8 Years

Bank A (annual): \(A = P_0 (1 + r)^t\), Bank B (continuous): \(A= P_0 e^{rt}\). Calculations reveal the difference in balances after 8 years, favoring continuous compounding slightly due to constant interest accrual.

11. Ranking Bank Deposit Options

Optimal: continuous > daily > monthly, given the same nominal rate, because more frequent compounding yields higher effective returns.

12. Population Growth Model

(a) \[P(t) = 22000 \times e^{0.071 t}\], with \(t\) in years.

(b) Percent increase yearly: approximately 7.1%, directly based on the growth rate used in the exponential model, indicating rapid population expansion.

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