A city's population is increasing at a rate of 5% each year. Which type of model describes this situation?

A. none of these

B. quadratic

C. exponential

D. linear

Exponential

Step-by-step explanation:

Ir's exponential because linear would mean it is increasing by a specific number every year, in which this case does not. Quadratic would mean a vertex form would need to be used, and with the information given, that could not happen.