These Year 11 iteration, growth and decay multiple choice questions check your understanding of iteration, growth and decay with 10 questions for pupils aged 15-16. Each question has four answers, and the right one is explained as soon as you choose.
Year 11 iteration, growth and decay multiple choice questions: the 10 questions
The multiplier for an increase of 8% is
The multiplier for a decrease of 12% is
Β£400 grows at 5% compound for 2 years. The calculation is
Β£600 at 5% simple interest for 3 years earns
A car worth Β£10 000 loses 10% a year. After 2 years it is worth
A population is 5000 and doubles each year. After 3 years it is
An amount grows by 20% to Β£600. The original was
(Higher) An iteration is \(x_{n+1}=2x_n-1\) with \(x_0=3\). \(x_2\) is
(Higher) A change of sign in \(f(x)\) between \(x=1\) and \(x=2\) shows
(Higher) Iteration values 1.2164, 1.2127, 1.2136, 1.2134 suggest the solution to 2 d.p. is
How to use these Year 11 iteration, growth and decay multiple choice questions
First, read each question carefully before you look at the four answers. Then work the answer out on paper, so that you do not simply guess. After that, read the explanation, even when you are right. If you score less than 7 out of 10, go back to the iteration, growth and decay lesson.
Finally, practise more with the iteration, growth and decay worksheet and the quiz. Moreover, all the pages of this chapter work together, so you can move between them at any time. For example, many pupils read the lesson on Monday, practise on Wednesday and test themselves on Friday.


















