Exponential Growth Functions

Question 77399 • 1207350-Mathematics for College Liberal Arts Sem 1 - Sheffield

A colony contains 1500 bacteria. The population increases at a rate of 115% each hour. If x represents the number of hours elapsed, which function represents the scenario?

Answer

f(x) = 1500(1.15)x

f(x) = 1500(115)x

f(x) = 1500(2.15)x

f(x) = 1500(215)x

Assignment

Linear Growth vs. Exponential Growth

Vertical Stretches and Shrinks of Exponential Functions