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

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Goobering · Answer 1 · 2021-12-10T18:46:31+0000

Answer:

B. Exponential.

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.