Use the table of values below to select the correct statement.

x f(x)
1 17
3 102
5 612
7 3,672
9 22,032

x f(x)
1 17
3 102
5 612
7 3,672
9 22,032

A.
The function f is linear and is growing by equal differences over equal intervals. The growth rate is 6.
B.
The function f is exponential and is growing by equal factors over equal intervals. The growth factor is 600%.
C.
The function f is linear and is growing by equal differences over equal intervals. The growth rate is 3.5.
D.
The function f is exponential and is growing by equal factors over equal intervals. The growth factor is 245%.