The function f(x) = 2 • 5x can be used to represent the curve through the points (1, 10), (2, 50), and (3, 250). What is the multiplicative rate of change of the function?
This is an exponential function : f ( x ) = 2 · 5 ^x
The curve goes trough the points: ( 1, 10 ), ( 2, 50 ), ( 3, 250 ).
The multiplicative rate of change:
( 50 : 10 ) / ( 2 - 1 ) = 5 / 1 = 5
( 250 : 50 ) / ( 3 - 2 ) = 5 / 1 = 5
Answer: 5