A population of 240 birds increases at a rate of 16% annually. Jemel writes an exponential function of the form f(x) = ab' to represent the number of birds after x years. Which values should she use for a and b?
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b =

A = 240(1.16)^x

a= 240

b= 1.16

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi, to answer this question we have to apply an exponential growth function:  

A = P (1 + r) t  

Where:  

p = original population  

r = growing rate (decimal form)  

t= years  

A = population after t years  

Replacing with the values given:  

A =240(1+ 16/100)^x

A = 240(1.16)^x

If it is in the form: f(x) = ab'

a= 240

b= 1.16

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