If the initial population of panda was 100 and grew to 125 after the first year, which of the following functions best models the population of pandas P with respect to the number of years t if the population growth of pandas is considered to be linear?

A. P = 25t + 100

B. P = 100 (1.25) ^t

C. P = 100 (1.2) ^t

D. P = 20t^2 + 5t + 100

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Jameson Jones

11 June, 08:27

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Isabell Mitchell · Answer 1

Hi,

if growth continue to the same rate, meaning + 25% more every year, then B is the answer:

100 (1.25) ^t