Question

A quadratic function and an exponential function are graphed below. How do the decay rates of the functions compare over the interval
The exponential function decays at one-half the rate of the quadratic function.
The exponential function decays at the same rate as the quadratic function.
The exponential function decays at two-thirds the rate of the quadratic function.
The exponential function decays at three-fourths the rate of the quadratic function.

Answer 1

Answer:

The ratio of decay rates is 3:4. So, option D is correct.

Step-by-step explanation:

Concept: The Decay rate for any  function can be calculated by the formula Decay rate = Difference in y values / Difference in x values in given interval

Decay Rate for the exponential function in the interval -2 ≤ x ≤ 0 is (4-1) / (-2-0) = 3/2.

Decay rate for quadratic function in same interval = [(4-0) ÷ -(-2-0)] = 2.

Ratio of decay rates = (3/2) : (2) = 3:4

Option D, the exponential function decays at three-fourths the rate of the quadratic function is the correct answer.

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