Which of the following situations describe exponential growth? Check all of the boxes that apply.

1) The number of butterflies in an area increases by 10% per year.

2) The population of a city increases by 500 people per year.

3) Kristy bought a collector's coin for $2.15 and its value increases at a rate of 3% per year.

4) The number of people who have heard a rumor increases because every person tells 2 other people.

edgenudity assignment!

Question

Mathematics

Adelyn Dudley

9 December, 11:48

Which of the following situations describe exponential growth? Check all of the boxes that apply.

1) The number of butterflies in an area increases by 10% per year.

2) The population of a city increases by 500 people per year.

3) Kristy bought a collector's coin for $2.15 and its value increases at a rate of 3% per year.

4) The number of people who have heard a rumor increases because every person tells 2 other people.

edgenudity assignment!

+4

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Greta Koch · Answer 1

The following choices describe exponential growth:

1) The number of butterflies in an area increases by 10% per year.

3) Kristy bought a collector's coin for $2.15 and its value increases at a rate of 3% per year.