An initial population of 7 chipmunks increases by 6% each year. If the function f (x) = ab^x models this situation, which function could you use to find the population after 8 years?

A) f (x) = 8 (1.06) ^7

B) f (x) = 7 (1.06) ^8

C) f (x) = 7 (0.06) ^8

D) f (x) = 8 (0.06) ^7

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Irvin Lloyd

16 April, 15:10

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Rayne Macias · Answer 1

B) f (x) = 7 (1.06) ⁸

Step-by-step explanation:

f (x) = ab^x

a = 7

b = (106/100) = 1.06

An initial population of 7 chipmunks increases by 6% each year. If the function f (x) = ab^x models this situation, which function could you use to find the population after 8 years?A) f (x) = 8 (1.06) ^7B) f (x) = 7 (1.06) ^8C) f (x) = 7 (0.06) ^8D) f (x) = 8 (0.06) ^7