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Answer: ASet 5: Exponential Functions (Intermediate)
Explanation
PROBLEM
A population starts at 300 and doubles every year. What is the population after 2 years?
A population starts at 300 and doubles every year. What is the population after 2 years?
A.✓ Correct
1200
B.
600
C.
2400
D.
1202
Detailed Explanation
Choice A is the best answer. After 2 doublings: 300 times 2 to the power of 2 = 1200
Why others are wrong:
B: 600 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
C: 2400 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.
D: 1202 is incorrect because it does not satisfy the equation.