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# '' | #The exponential ''constant'' is a mathematical constant with a value of roughly 2.718282..., usually denoted by the letter ''e''. | ||
# '' | #The related exponential ''function'' is ''e''<sup>x</sup> (''e'' to the power of x). The exponential function in Excel is =EXP( ). The exponential function is the inverse of the natural logarithm. | ||
#'' | #Exponential ''growth'' means growth other than straight-line. For example the series 100, 200, 400... is growing exponentially. | ||
# '' | #Exponential ''decay'' means the reduction in a variable, for example over time, on a basis other than straight-line. For example the reduction in the time value of an option, as its remaining time to maturity expires. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 17:20, 5 April 2015
- The exponential constant is a mathematical constant with a value of roughly 2.718282..., usually denoted by the letter e.
- The related exponential function is ex (e to the power of x). The exponential function in Excel is =EXP( ). The exponential function is the inverse of the natural logarithm.
- Exponential growth means growth other than straight-line. For example the series 100, 200, 400... is growing exponentially.
- Exponential decay means the reduction in a variable, for example over time, on a basis other than straight-line. For example the reduction in the time value of an option, as its remaining time to maturity expires.
