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Cambridge IGCSE Mathematics practice

exam practice - Understand and apply the concepts of exponential growth and decay, such as in scenarios involving depreciation or changes in population. Knowledge of the constant e is not necessary. - Exponential growth and decay

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Population growth

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Population Growth

A town has a population of 8,000 people. The population grows by 6% each year.

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    Calculate the population after 5 years.

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Car Depreciation

A car is bought for $20,000. It depreciates by 15% each year.

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    Calculate the value of the car after 2 years.

    Aim for approximately 3 distinct marking points.

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