Mathematics 0580: INDICES Topical Past Paper Questions

**(a)** Lee invests $2000 in an account that pays simple interest at a rate of 3.5% per year. Work out the **total** value of the investment at the end of 4 years. [3] **(b)** Mia invests $3000 in an account that pays compound interest at a rate of 3.2% per year. Find the number…

The point (5, 1024) lies on the curve $ y = c^{x} $, where c is a whole number. Find the y-coordinate of the point on the curve with x-coordinate -2. ·

**(a)** $\sqrt[5]{3} = 3^h$ Write down the value of $h$. [1] **(b)** Simplify $(4x^3)^3$. [2]