Unit 6
Unit 6
Unit 6
UNIT 6 TEST:
EXPONENTIAL / LOGARITHMIC
FUNCTIONS
2. [COMM – 3 marks] Some people say that most plants grow logarithmically. Can you explain why a plant
might grow this way? Do you agree that this may be a good model? Explain.
3. [COMM – 2 marks] Johnny believes that if earthquake measured an 8 on the Richter Scale, it would be
2 times more intense than an earthquake that measured a 4 on the Richter Scale. Convincingly explain
to Johnny why he is wrong and what his error was in understanding.
4. [COMM – 2 marks] Johnny doesn’t know how to check if a set of data models an exponential function.
Clearly explain to him how you can check if it is.
5. [COMM – 2 marks] Johnny has heard before that most types of populations often grow exponentially
but doesn’t understand why. Explain to him why exponential growth often does makes sense (compared
to linear/quadratic/cubic/ etc…) by using examples.
4. Graph the following exponential functions. Make sure to label at least 3 key points in your graph as well
as any asymptotes that may exist. [4 + 4 KU]
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a. 3 2 4 b. 2 2
5. Graph the following common logarithmic functions. Make sure to label at least 3 key points in your graph
as well as any asymptotes that may exist. [4 + 4 KU]
a. 4 log 2 b. 3 log 2 5
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6. [2 + 2 + 2 + 2 KU] Evaluate the following expressions. Show enough work to prove that you do NOT
need your calculator to do these questions.
a. log 8 b. log 4
a. 25 10 3 b. 35 5
8. [2 APP] What is the hydrogen ion concentration of a solution of drain cleaner with pH 12.9?
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9. [2 APP] The sound as a subway train passes is about 315 times as intense as normal city traffic, which
has a decibel level of about 85. What is the decibel level of a passing subway train?
10. [2 APP] $5000 is put into an account that pays 7.8% interest compounded annually. How long will it
take for the amount to TRIPLE in value?
11. Automobiles generally depreciate 14% per year. Let’s pretend that you bought a Hummer worth $96
000 for your favourite teacher.
a. [1 APP] Create an equation that represents the value of this new vehicle over time in years.
c. [3 APP] How long would it take for the Hummer to lose ¾ of its value?
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a. [3 TI] Determine the equation of its inverse function .
Multiple Choice Questions - Place Answers for all multiple choice questions on the
front cover sheet. Note: only the front cover answer sheet will be marked!
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2. Evaluate:
a. 4 c. –3
b. 3 d. –4
3. Evaluate:
a. 1 c. 3
b. 2 d. 4
a. 14.21 c. 1.12
b. 1.97 d. 108.59
5. The 1964 Anchorage earthquake measured 8.5 on the Richter scale. The 1994 Northridge earthquake measured
6.5 on the Richter scale. How much more intense was the Anchorage earthquake than the Northridge earthquake?
a. 2 c. 100
b. 1.3 d. 20
6. Solve for x:
a. 4 c. 2
b. –2 d. 3.32