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2 Functions as Mathematical Models Online Quiz Questions

Use this free practice quiz with 20 questions to review 2 Functions as Mathematical Models, test your knowledge, and prepare for your next test or exam.

20 questions
01
Choose one
1 point

A quantity increases by a factor of 1.05 for every one-unit increase in time. Which function family is the most appropriate model?

  1. A

    Linear

  2. B

    Exponential

  3. C

    Logarithmic

  4. D

    Piecewise

02
True or false
1 point

True or false: A relation is a function if every permitted input is assigned exactly one output.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

03
True or false
1 point

True or false: For the piecewise parking-garage function in the material, the value at t=2t=2 is found using the rule C(t)=5C(t)=5.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

04
Written response
1 point

What test determines whether a graph represents a function by checking whether any vertical line intersects the graph more than once?

05
Fill in the blank
1 point

Complete the statement: For a real-valued logarithmic function, the argument of the logarithm must be .

06
Choose all
1 point

Select all statements that describe general rules that can restrict the real-valued domain of a function.

  1. A

    A denominator in the expression cannot equal zero.

  2. B

    The expression inside an even root must be nonnegative for real outputs.

  3. C

    The argument of a logarithm must be positive.

  4. D

    The expression inside an odd root must be nonnegative for real outputs.

07
Choose one
1 point

What is the vertex of g(x)=−2(x−3)2+5g(x)=-2(x-3)^2+5?

  1. A

    (−3,5)(-3,5)

  2. B

    (3,5)(3,5)

  3. C

    (3,−5)(3,-5)

  4. D

    (−3,−5)(-3,-5)

08
Choose all
1 point

For the model A(t)=500(1.08)tA(t)=500(1.08)^t, select all statements that are correct.

  1. A

    The initial amount is 500.

  2. B

    The quantity is multiplied by 1.08 for each one-unit increase in t.

  3. C

    The model represents an 8% increase per time period.

  4. D

    The model represents a constant additive increase of 1.08 units per time period.

09
Written response
1 point

Using T(d)=72−0.5dT(d)=72-0.5d, what temperature is predicted at a depth of 20 meters? Enter the value in degrees Celsius. The absolute tolerance is 0, so enter the exact value.

10
Fill in the blank
1 point

In the linear model f(x)=mx+bf(x)=mx+b, mm is the , and bb is the .

11
Open ended
1 point

A gym charges a one-time enrollment fee of $25 and $18 per month for the first year. Construct a function model for the total cost, define the variables, state a meaningful domain, and interpret both constants. Explain why a linear model is appropriate.

12
Choose one
1 point

A taxi fare is modeled by C(m)=3+2mC(m)=3+2m, where mm is the number of miles traveled and C(m)C(m) is the cost. Which quantity is the input of the model?

  1. A

    The cost, because it determines the miles traveled

  2. B

    The miles traveled, because they determine the cost

  3. C

    The starting fee, because it is the output

  4. D

    The rate per mile, because it changes with each trip

13
Choose one
1 point

A population is modeled by P(t)=120+15tP(t)=120+15t, where tt is measured in years. What does the constant 120 represent?

  1. A

    The population increases by 120 units per year

  2. B

    The population starts at 15 units

  3. C

    The initial population is 120 units

  4. D

    The population decreases by 15 units per year

14
Choose one
1 point

The account model A(t)=500(1.08)tA(t)=500(1.08)^t describes growth over time. What does the factor 1.081.08 represent?

  1. A

    The balance is multiplied by 1.08 each period

  2. B

    The balance increases by exactly $1.08 each period

  3. C

    The initial balance is $1.08

  4. D

    The balance decreases by 8 units each period

15
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1 point

A parking garage charges C(t)=5C(t)=5 for 0≤t≤20\le t\le2 and C(t)=5+3(t−2)C(t)=5+3(t-2) for t>2t>2. What is C(3)C(3)?

  1. A

    $5

  2. B

    $8

  3. C

    $9

  4. D

    $14

16
True or false
1 point

True or false: A graph represents a function if every vertical line intersects the graph at no more than one point.

  1. A

    True

  2. B

    False

17
Written response
1 point

For g(x)=−2(x−3)2+5g(x)=-2(x-3)^2+5, enter the x-coordinate of the vertex.

18
Written response
1 point

A quantity increases by 6% during every equal time interval. Which function family is the most appropriate possible model?

19
Choose one
1 point

The temperature model T(d)=72−0.5dT(d)=72-0.5d is intended for depths from 0 meters through 40 meters. Which domain is meaningful for this model?

  1. A

    All real numbers, because the formula contains no denominator

  2. B

    (−∞,40](-\infty,40], because depth can be negative

  3. C

    [0,40][0,40], because the stated application interval is 0 to 40 meters

  4. D

    (0,40)(0,40), because neither endpoint can be used

20
Choose one
1 point

For g(x)=log⁡2(x+4)−1g(x)=\log_2(x+4)-1, which equation gives the vertical asymptote?

  1. A

    x=−4x=-4

  2. B

    x=4x=4

  3. C

    y=−4y=-4

  4. D

    y=4y=4