Question

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The function f(t)=1,500,000(0.885)^t models the population of a small country after t years. Which statement is true?

A. The population is growing at a rate of 88.5%
B. The population is declining at a rate of 11.5%
C. The population is declining at a rate of 88.5%
D. The population is growing at a rate of 11.5%

Answer 1

B. The population is declining at a rate of 11.5%

Explanation:

if your graph the equation you will clearly see that it is declining and if you don't know how to graph the equation then go to the demos calculator, its an app & website, super easy to use. most people would assume the answer would be one of the 88.5% just because it's in the original equation but the .885 in the equation doesn't represent the rate of change there for the answer is 11.5%.