Question

A city’s population is increasing at a rate of 5% each year. Which type of model describes this situation?

A. none of these
B. quadratic
C. exponential
D. linear

Answer 1

Exponential

Explanation:

Ir's exponential because linear would mean it is increasing by a specific number every year, in which this case does not. Quadratic would mean a vertex form would need to be used, and with the information given , that could not happen.