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Advanced MathEasy–MediumIncrease over one step of an exponential model

Advanced Math practice question

The value of an investment after t years is modelled by V(t) = 3 · 2ᵗ thousand dollars. By how many thousand dollars does the value grow between year 2 and year 3?

Answer: 12

V(2) = 12 and V(3) = 24, an increase of 12.

Common wrong answers

If you answered 3
3 is the starting value.
If you answered 6
6 is V(1).
If you answered 24
24 is V(3).

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