The population of a town in 2014 was 78,918 people with an annual rate of increase of about 1.7%. Which type of function can represent this situation?

A) Linear
B) Exponential

Respuesta :

Answer:

B.  Exponential.

Step-by-step explanation:

Each year you can find the estimated population for the following year by multiplying by  1 + 1.7%  = 1.017.

The population estimate in  x years time =  78,918 (1.017)^x.

Answer: The answer is B

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