E. y=100(0.95)^x
This function represents the exponential decay of the compound, where 0.95 represents the decay rate of 5% per year.
A chemical compound decays at a rate of 5% per year. If the initial size of the compound is 100 grams, what is the exponential function that represents the rate of decay?
A. y=0.95x^0.05
B. y=100x^0.95
C. y=100x^0.05
D. y=100(0.05)^x
E. y=100(0.95)^x
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