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1.5 Exponentials and logarithms

1.5 Exponentials and logarithms

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Question 29

Michael's car is valued after 2 years and after 5 years. V=Ae−ktV = Ae^{-kt}V=Ae−kt.

Time (years)25
Value (£)4720029200
a.

Explain what the value of A A\,A represents.

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b.

Show that ln⁡V=ln⁡A−kt\ln V = \ln A - ktlnV=lnA−kt

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c.

Calculate the value of A A\,A and the value of kkk

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d.

Use the model to predict the value of the car after 10 years.

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1.5 Exponentials and logarithms Questions

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77 exam-style questions on CCEA A Level Maths 1.5 Exponentials and logarithms, covering 1.5.1 Exponentials and logarithms, 1.5.2 Exponentials and logarithms, 1.5.3 Exponentials and logarithms, 1.5.4 Exponentials and logarithms, 1.5.5 Exponentials and logarithms, 1.5.6 Exponentials and logarithms, 1.5.7 Exponentials and logarithms, and 1.5.8 Exponentials and logarithms. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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