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Module 5: Exponential Functions
Task 1: Investment Growth in the UAE

Question: You invest AED 5000 in a savings account that offers 3% annual interest,
compounded yearly. Write an exponential function to represent the growth of your
investment and determine how much money you will have after 8 years.

Solution:

Graph: Plot the growth of your investment over 8 years using the exponential function you found.

Higher-Level Questions:

• If the interest rate increases to 5%, how would this affect the final amount after 8 years?

• What would happen if the interest was compounded quarterly instead of yearly?

• How does the initial investment amount impact the growth curve of the investment?
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Task 2: Population Growth of Dubai

Question: The population of Dubai was approximately 3.4 million in 2022,

growing at a rate of 1.5% per year. Write an exponential function to model the
population growth and calculate Dubai’s population in 10 years.

Solution:

Graph: Plot the population growth of Dubai over the next 10 years using the exponential function
you found.

Higher-Level Questions:

• How would a change in the growth rate (e.g., to 2%) affect the population over time?

• If Dubai's population were to grow for another 20 years at the same rate, what would the
population be?

• Discuss how exponential growth of populations can impact urban planning and resources.
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Task 3: Radioactive Decay in the UAE

Question: In a laboratory in Khalifa University, scientists are studying a

radioactive substance with a half-life of 6 years. If the initial quantity is 300
grams, how much will remain after 18 years? Write the exponential decay
function and solve.

Solution:

Graph: Plot the radioactive decay over 18 years using the function you found.

Higher-Level Questions:

• What would happen to the substance after 30 years?

• How would a shorter half-life (e.g., 3 years) change the decay rate?

• Discuss how radioactive decay is used in real-world applications, such as carbon dating.
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Task 4: Real Estate Appreciation in Palm Jumeirah

Question: A property in Palm Jumeirah is valued at AED 2.5 million and is

appreciating at a rate of 4% per year. Write an exponential function to model this
appreciation and calculate the value of the property after 12 years.

Solution:

Graph: Plot the appreciation of the property value over 12 years using the exponential function you
found.

Higher-Level Questions:

• How would the value change if the appreciation rate were 6%?

• What is the impact of holding a property for longer periods (e.g., 20 years) with the same
appreciation rate?

• Discuss how real estate investments benefit from exponential appreciation over time.
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Task 5: Carbon Dating in UAE Archaeological Studies

Question: An artifact discovered in the UAE's Saruq Al-Hadid archaeological

site contains 20% of its original Carbon-14. Knowing the half-life of Carbon-
14 is 5730 years, calculate the approximate age of the artifact.

Solution:

Graph: Plot the decay of Carbon-14 over time based on the function you found.

Higher-Level Questions:

• How does the half-life of a substance impact the accuracy of carbon dating?

• If only 5% of Carbon-14 remains in an artifact, how old would it be?

• Discuss other applications of exponential decay in scientific research.

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Task 6: Car Depreciation in the UAE Market

Question: A new car purchased in the UAE for AED 150,000 depreciates by
18% annually. Write an exponential decay function to model this situation and
calculate the value of the car after 5 years.

Solution:

Graph: Plot the depreciation of the car value over 5 years using the exponential decay function you
found.

Higher-Level Questions:

• How would the car value change if the depreciation rate was only 10%?

• What would the car’s value be after 10 years?

• Discuss the factors that contribute to a car’s depreciation over time.

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Task 7: COVID-19 Case Spread in the UAE

Question: In March 2020, the UAE had approximately 100 confirmed COVID-19 cases.
If the number of cases was doubling every 5 days, write an exponential function to
model this and calculate the number of cases after 20 days.

Solution:

Graph: Plot the growth of COVID-19 cases in the UAE over 20 days using the exponential function
you found.

Higher-Level Questions:

• How would the model change if the doubling period were 3 days instead of 5?

• What factors might affect the actual growth rate of the virus in a population?

• How does exponential growth affect healthcare systems during a pandemic?

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Task 8: Mangrove Forest Expansion in Abu Dhabi

Question: The mangrove forests in Abu Dhabi currently cover approximately 150
square kilometers and are expanding by 2.5% per year. Write an exponential
growth function and determine the size of the forest in 15 years.

Solution:

Graph: Plot the expansion of the mangrove forests over 15 years using the exponential growth
function you found.

Higher-Level Questions:

• How would changes in environmental policies affect the growth rate of the mangrove
forests?

• If the growth rate increased to 3.5%, what would be the impact on the forest size after 20
years?

• Discuss the ecological importance of mangrove forests in coastal regions.

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Task 9: Solar Energy Growth in the UAE

Question: The UAE is increasing its solar energy capacity by 10% annually. If the
UAE had 2,400 MW of solar energy capacity in 2022, write an exponential
function to model this growth and predict the solar capacity in 2030.

Solution:

Graph: Plot the solar energy capacity growth over the years using the exponential function you
found.

Higher-Level Questions:

• How would different growth rates (e.g., 5%, 15%) affect the UAE’s solar energy capacity over
time?

• What factors influence the rate at which renewable energy is adopted in a country?

• Discuss the long-term environmental and economic benefits of increasing renewable energy
capacity.
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Task 10: Savings for University in the UAE

Question: A parent starts a university savings account with AED 100,000

for their child’s education, and the account earns 3.5% interest
compounded annually. Write the exponential function for the account’s
growth and calculate how much they will have saved in 18 years.

Solution:

Graph: Plot the growth of the savings over 18 years using the exponential function you found.

Higher-Level Questions:

• How would the final amount change if the interest rate were 4.5% instead of 3.5%?

• What impact does the compounding frequency (e.g., quarterly vs. annually) have on the
growth of the savings?

• How could parents maximize the amount saved for university through different saving
strategies?
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Task 11: Expansion of UAE Transportation Networks

Question: The UAE government is expanding its transportation networks, including

metro and road networks, by 6% annually. If the total length of the network was 500
kilometers in 2020, write an exponential function to model this growth and calculate
the network length by 2030.

Solution:

Graph: Plot the growth of the transportation network over the years using the exponential function
you found.

Higher-Level Questions:

• How does the growth of transportation networks impact urban development and city
planning?

• If the expansion rate were 4%, how would the length of the network change by 2030?

• Discuss the environmental implications of expanding transportation infrastructure.

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Task 12: Electric Vehicle (EV) Adoption in the UAE

Question: The UAE is encouraging the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), and the
number of EVs on the road is growing by 20% annually. If there were 10,000
electric vehicles in 2021, write an exponential function to model the growth of
electric vehicles and predict the number of EVs on the road by 2031.

Solution:

Graph: Plot the growth of electric vehicles over the next 10 years using the exponential function
you found.

Higher-Level Questions:

• How would the number of EVs change if the growth rate were 25% instead of 20%?

• What infrastructure changes are necessary to support the growing number of electric
vehicles?

• Discuss the environmental and economic benefits of increasing electric vehicle adoption in
the UAE.
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Task 13: Personal Loan Calculation in the UAE

Question: You take out an AED 300,000 loan for a house in the UAE at a rate of
2.75% compounded annually. Write the exponential function for the loan
balance and calculate how much you will owe after 5 years if no payments are
made.

Solution:

Graph: Plot the loan balance over 5 years using the exponential function you found.

Higher-Level Questions:

• How does a change in interest rate affect the loan balance over time?

• What strategies could be used to minimize interest payments on the loan?

• Discuss the pros and cons of taking out a long-term loan for major purchases like a home.
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Task 14: Doubling Investments in UAE Banks

Question: You invest AED 50,000 in a fixed deposit account in a UAE bank that
compounds interest at 4% annually. How long will it take for your investment
to double? Write the exponential growth equation and solve for the time.

Solution:

Graph: Plot the growth of your investment until it doubles using the exponential function you found.

Higher-Level Questions:

• How does a higher or lower interest rate affect the time it takes for an investment to double?

• Discuss how different financial strategies impact the growth of long-term investments.
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Task 15: Smartphone Depreciation in UAE

Question: A smartphone purchased for AED 4,000 in the UAE

decreases in value by 25% per year. Write the exponential model for
the phone’s value and determine its worth after 3 years.

Solution:

Graph: Plot the depreciation of the smartphone's value over 3 years using the exponential decay
function you found.

Higher-Level Questions:

• How would the value change if the depreciation rate were 15% instead of 25%?

• What factors affect the depreciation rate of electronics over time?

• Discuss how technological advancements impact the resale value of electronic devices.
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Task 16: Water Desalination Plant Expansion in the UAE

Question: The UAE is investing in expanding its water desalination plants,

increasing production by 8% annually. If the UAE produced 1,000 million
cubic meters of desalinated water in 2020, write an exponential function
to model this growth and calculate the production by 2030.

Solution:

Graph: Plot the growth of water desalination production over the years using the exponential
function you found.

Higher-Level Questions:

• How would an increase in the production rate affect the total desalination capacity over 20
years?

• Discuss the environmental impacts of expanding desalination plants in coastal regions.

• What alternative water production or conservation strategies could complement

desalination efforts?
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Task 17: Mobile Data Consumption Growth in the UAE

Question: Mobile data usage in the UAE has been growing exponentially due to
increasing internet access and usage. If the average data consumption was 10 GB
per person per month in 2021 and is increasing by 12% annually, write an
exponential function to model this growth and predict the average data
consumption per person in 2026.

Solution:

Graph: Plot the growth of mobile data consumption over 5 years using the exponential function you
found.

Higher-Level Questions:

• How does the growth rate of mobile data usage affect the infrastructure needed to support
it?

• What factors contribute to the increasing demand for mobile data in the UAE and globally?
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Task 18: Renewable Energy Adoption in the UAE

Question: The UAE is increasing its adoption of renewable energy sources by

15% per year to meet its sustainability goals. If the renewable energy capacity
was 5,000 MW in 2022, write an exponential function to model this growth
and predict the capacity by 2050.

Solution:

Graph: Plot the growth of renewable energy capacity over time using the exponential function you
found.

Higher-Level Questions:

• How does increasing renewable energy capacity impact the overall energy mix in the UAE?

• What challenges must be overcome to sustain such rapid growth in renewable energy?

• Discuss the long-term environmental benefits of adopting renewable energy sources.

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Task 19: Depreciation of Electronics in the UAE

Question: The value of a new electronic gadget (e.g., a laptop) in the UAE is
AED 10,000 and depreciates by 20% per year. Write an exponential decay
function to model this depreciation and determine its value after 4 years.

Solution:

Graph: Plot the depreciation of the electronic device's value over 4 years using the exponential decay
function you found.

Higher-Level Questions:

• How does a higher or lower depreciation rate impact the long-term value of the gadget?

• What factors affect the resale value of electronic devices over time?

• Discuss the environmental impact of rapidly depreciating electronics and the importance of
recycling.
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Task 20: Forest Plantation Growth in Ras Al Khaimah

Question: In a forest conservation project in Ras Al Khaimah, a forest

plantation is growing at a rate of 7% per year. If the forest currently covers 50
square kilometers, write an exponential function to model this growth and
predict how much area the forest will cover in 20 years.

Solution:

Graph: Plot the growth of the forest plantation over 20 years using the exponential function you
found.

Higher-Level Questions:

• How would a decrease in the growth rate (e.g., to 5%) affect the size of the forest in 20
years?

• Discuss the ecological importance of forest plantations in promoting biodiversity.

• What factors contribute to the success or failure of reforestation projects?