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PLEASE HELP! Given the following equation of an exponential function N= 40.25(1.0394)^t determine the base, b, of the exponential model. Is the base

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The exponential equation in its generic form is:
y = A * (b) ^ t
Where,
A: initial amount
b: base (Growth rate for b> 1. Decrease rate for b <1.)
t: time.
We have then that the equation is:
N = 40.25 (1.0394) ^ t
The base is:
b = 1.0394> 1 (it is a growth rate)
Answer:
The base, b, of the exponential model is:
b = 1.0394
the base is a growth rate
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