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Answer: ASet 2: Exponential Functions (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A population starts at 300 and doubles every year. What is the population after 3 years?
A population starts at 300 and doubles every year. What is the population after 3 years?
A.✓ Correct
2400
B.
2398
C.
1200
D.
2401
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is the best answer. After 3 doublings: 300 times 2 to the power of 3 = 2400
Why others are wrong:
B: 2398 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 1200 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 2401 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.