Mathematics

Brie

9 June, 06:46

A population of flies, P, over a given amount of time, x, is modeled by the expression

P (1+r) ^x.

Note: r represents percentage rate as a decimal What does each factor in the expression represent?

Select each correct answer.

(1+r) represents a decay of the fly population

P represents the initial amount of flies in the population

(1+r) represents a growth of the fly population

P represents a number of flies at a given time