Question

determining a and b values in an exponential growth scenario a population of 240 birds increases at a rate of 16% annually. Jemel writes an exponential function of the form f(x)=ab^x to represent the number of birds after x years. which values should she use for a and b?a=b=

Answer 1

a = 240

b = 1.16

Step-by-step explanation:

Exponential function is given by f(x) = abˣ

Where a = the initial value, b = 1 + r, r being the rate = 16%.

from the function,

a = 240

b = 1 + 16% = 1 + 0.16 = 1.16

Therefore, She should use a = 240 and b = 1.16.