Edexcel P3 2024 January — Question 3

Exam BoardEdexcel
ModuleP3 (Pure Mathematics 3)
Year2024
SessionJanuary
TopicExponential Equations & Modelling

  1. The amount of money raised for a charity is being monitored.
The total amount raised in the \(t\) months after monitoring began, \(\pounds D\), is modelled by the equation $$\log _ { 10 } D = 1.04 + 0.38 t$$
  1. Write this equation in the form $$D = a b ^ { t }$$ where \(a\) and \(b\) are constants to be found. Give each value to 4 significant figures. When \(t = T\), the total amount of money raised is \(\pounds 45000\)
    According to the model,
  2. find the value of \(T\), giving your answer to 3 significant figures. The charity aims to raise a total of \(\pounds 350000\) within the first 12 months of monitoring.
    According to the model,
  3. determine whether or not the charity will achieve its aim.