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The population of cats that are rescued every year is currently 50,000 and declines at a rate of 1.2% every year. This modelsA) exponential growth.

b.exponential decay.

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The correct answer is: [B]: "exponential decay" .
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Note that "decline" would suggest "decay"; whereas "increase" would suggest "growth".
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