Classify Function Type from Context

A population of bacteria doubles every hour. Which type of function best represents the growth of the bacteria population over time?

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Exponential

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Exponential

The cost of renting a car is $30 per day plus $0.25 per mile driven. What type of function represents the total cost of renting the car based on the number of miles driven?

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Exponential

A bank account earns interest at a rate of 3% per year, compounded annually. What type of function represents the growth of the account balance over time?

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Exponential

The temperature of a cooling cup of coffee decreases by 5°C every minute. What type of function best represents the temperature of the coffee over time?

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Exponential

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Exponential

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CCSS.8.F.A.3

The height of a tree grows by 10% each year. What type of function best represents the growth of the tree's height over time?

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Exponential

The area of a square garden increases as the length of its side increases. What type of function describes the relationship between the length of the side of the garden and its area?

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Exponential

The number of bacteria in a culture triples every 24 hours. What type of function best represents the growth of the bacteria population over time?

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Exponential

• Linear

• Quadratic

• Exponential