Answer:
One-half
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
Exponential function
Required
The initial value that shrinks the function by [tex]50\%[/tex]
An exponential function is represented as:
[tex]y = ab^x[/tex]
Where the growth function is:
[tex]r = b^x[/tex]
[tex]a \to[/tex] initial value
For the growth function to shrink by x%, then:
[tex]a =1 - x\%[/tex]
In this case; x = 50. So, we have:
[tex]a =1 - 50\%[/tex]
Express as fraction
[tex]a =1 - \frac{50}{100}[/tex]
Take LCM
[tex]a =\frac{100 -50}{100}[/tex]
[tex]a =\frac{50}{100}[/tex]
Reduce fraction
[tex]a =\frac{1}{2}[/tex]
