SOLUTION: A population of bacteria is changing exponentially according to the function below. How can you describe the bacteria population? Select all possible correct answers.
B(t) = 520
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Question 897109: A population of bacteria is changing exponentially according to the function below. How can you describe the bacteria population? Select all possible correct answers.
B(t) = 520(0.4)1.8t + 11
A. The population is negative
B. The population is decaying
C. The population is growing
D. The population is approaching a constant value
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The population approaches
As increases,
approaches zero, so
approaches zero
Suppose
So, is approaching
(D) is the answer
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