Math Problem Statement

The total number of public electric charging units available for hybrid vehicles has increased exponentially since 2005 2005. The number of outlets​ A(t) at these alternative fueling stations t years after 2005 2005 can be approximated by Upper A left parenthesis t right parenthesis equals 222 left parenthesis 2.74 right parenthesis Superscript t A(t)=222(2.74)t​, where t equals =0 corresponds to 2005 2005. How many outlets were available in 2007 2007​, in 2009 2009​, in 2010 2010​?

Solution

The function A(t)=222×2.74tA(t) = 222 \times 2.74^t gives the number of public electric charging outlets A(t)A(t) at time tt years after 2005. To find the number of outlets in 2007, 2009, and 2010, we calculate A(t)A(t) for the respective values of tt.

  1. For 2007:
    Since 2007 is 2 years after 2005, t=2t = 2.
    A(2)=222×2.742A(2) = 222 \times 2.74^2

  2. For 2009:
    Since 2009 is 4 years after 2005, t=4t = 4.
    A(4)=222×2.744A(4) = 222 \times 2.74^4

  3. For 2010:
    Since 2010 is 5 years after 2005, t=5t = 5.
    A(5)=222×2.745A(5) = 222 \times 2.74^5

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  1. For 2007: Plug t=2t = 2 into the formula and calculate A(2)=222×2.742A(2) = 222 \times 2.74^2.
  2. For 2009: Plug t=4t = 4 into the formula and calculate A(4)=222×2.744A(4) = 222 \times 2.74^4.
  3. For 2010: Plug t=5t = 5 into the formula and calculate A(5)=222×2.745A(5) = 222 \times 2.74^5.

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Here are 5 follow-up questions:

  1. How do exponential growth models apply to other types of infrastructure, like solar power stations?
  2. What factors contribute to the rapid increase in electric charging stations?
  3. Could other functions (e.g., linear or logarithmic) model this situation more accurately at some point?
  4. What is the significance of the base (2.74) in the given formula?
  5. How might future technologies affect the rate of increase for charging stations?

Tip: When dealing with exponential growth, even small changes in the base can result in significant differences over time!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Growth
Algebra

Formulas

A(t) = 222(2.74)^t

Theorems

Exponential Growth Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12