Scientists are studying a bacteria sample. The function f(x) = 245(1.12) gives the number of
bacteria in the sample at the end of x days.
Which statement is the best interpretation of one of
the values in this function?
The initial number of bacteria is 12.
The initial number of bacteria decreases at a rate of 88% each
day.
The number of bacteria increases at a rate of 12% each day.
The number of bacteria at the end of one day is 245.

The best interpretation of one of the values of the function is that the rate  increases by 12% each day.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

F(x)=245(1.12)^x

To Find:

statement is the best interpretation of one of the values of the function

Solution:

Depending upon the values given the statement can be developed

As the function is itself the exponential growth structure ,

In this the statement ,Growth can be significantly depends on all factor

Such as time period initial value and rate.

But here the formula is simplified as ,

Here A= initial value r=rate and t =time period

Here A=245 and 1+r=1.12

i.e r=0.12 i.e 12%

Hence the rate give the best interpretation and more information about the function and scenario.

the answer is 13

step-by-step explanation:

5*5=25

12*12=144

25+144=169

169^2=13