Math 117L1 FA 01 - Quantitative Analysis I
Study Guide - Quiz # 6

1. Be able to identify exponential functions of the form f(x)=Pa^hx as to whether they are growth or decay functions. In addition, produce a rough sketch of the function.  (Problems like p. 389 # 9-18)
2. Display the equivalent exponential equation form for the logarithmic equation y=log_ax.  (Problems like p. 404 # 1-8)
3. Solve exponential equations for the value of the function or for the exponent -- that is if y=200(3^.05x) then given a value of x solve for y or give a value for y solve for x. (Problems like p. 389 # 27-30, p. 417 # 25-28, and on-line RUReady problems under Evaluating Exponential Functions)
4. Application problems dealing with exponential and logrithmic functions. (Problems like p. 415 # 1-6 and RUReady problems under Growth/Decay)
5. Given a graph showing both simple and compound interest at the same rate, say which is which, and why.
6. Problems dealing with general arithmetic and geometric sequences -- use the basic formulae. (Problems like p. 438 # 37-42, p. 454 # 55-58 and the first four in the RUReady problems under Simple/Compound Interest)
7. Simple and compound interest problems.  (Problems like p. 437 # 1-8, p. 452 # 7-14, and the last six in the RUReady problems Simple/Compound Interest)