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31 August, 11:04

The population of a town in 2014 was 78,918 people with an annual rate of increase of about 1.7%. Which type of function can represent this situation?

A) Linear

B) Exponential

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  1. 31 August, 11:14
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    Answer: The answer is B
  2. 31 August, 11:19
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    B. Exponential.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Each year you can find the estimated population for the following year by multiplying by 1 + 1.7% = 1.017.

    The population estimate in x years time = 78,918 (1.017) ^x.
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