The table of values below represent an exponential function. Find the constant ratio of successive y-values.

Answer:
C
Step-by-step explanation:
The constant ratio of successive y-values will be the ratio of the "next term" to the "previous term".
It is given by the formula:
constant ratio = [tex]\frac{t_{n+1}}{t_n}[/tex]
So we can compute:
[tex]\frac{12}{8}=1.5[/tex], or
[tex]\frac{18}{12}=1.5[/tex], or
[tex]\frac{27}{18}=1.5[/tex], or
[tex]\frac{40.5}{27}=1.5[/tex]
The constant ratio of successive y-values is 1.5
Answer choice C is right.
Answer:
Option C is the correct answer i.e. 1.5
Step-by-step explanation:
Given the table represents an exponential function. It says to find the constant ratio of successive y-values.
It means R = y₂/y₁ = y₃/y₂ = y₄/y₃ = y₅/y₄
y₂/y₁ = 12/8 = 3/2
y₃/y₂ = 18/12 = 3/2
y₄/y₃ = 27/18 = 3/2
y₅/y₄ = 40.5/27 = 3/2
So, R = 12/8 = 18/12 = 27/18 = 40.5/27
R = 3/2
R = 1.5
Hence, constant ratio is R = 1.5