Question

The height of a sunflower can be modeled by the expression H (1.02)t where t represents the number of years since it was planted and H represents the height when the sunflower was planted. What is the yearly growth of the sunflower?

Answer 1

2%

Explanation:

Giveb the model expression :

H = (1.02)^t

General relation:

H = (1 + rate)^t

Rate = yearly growth rate of sunflower

1 + rate = 1.02

Rate = 1.02 - 1

Rate = 0.02

Hence yearly growth rate of sunflower is :

0.02 * 100%

= 2%

2% growth per year.