The function f (x) 32 (1.5) represents the chipmunk population of a forest x years after it was first studied. What was the original population of chipmunks?

A) 32

B) 21

C) 48

D) 72

A) 32

Step-by-step explanation:

I will assume the function is

f (x) = 32 (1.5) ^x

This is in the form

y = a b^x

in which a is the initial value, b is the growth rate, x is the time

a = 32, which is the initial population

b = 1.5, which means 1.5-1 =.5. which means it grows at a 50% increase

x = number of years