Interpret parameters in linear and exponential functions in context.
Convert percent change to an exponential base
Problem
An exponential model changes by \(7\%\) increase. What exponential base does that correspond to?
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A percent increase contributes only the added portion, while the exponential base must also retain the original whole. We’ll convert the percent to a decimal and add it to one to form the full multiplier. Translating the result back into a retained percentage will verify that it includes both the original amount and the stated increase.
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