Problem 168 of 7
Correct the percent-growth or decay interpretation error in If the decay rate r is 0.03, the decay factor is 0.03.
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catch base/percent/time-unit confusion.
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Bad work must contain base/percent/time-unit/parameter confusion.
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1. Identify the number being misinterpreted.
2. Apply base-to-percent or coefficient interpretation rules.
3. State the corrected meaning.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Corrections that keep linear percent reasoning for exponential change.