The Initial Value of an Exponential Function Is 16, and the Growth

question 31

Multiple Choice

The initial value of an exponential function is 16, and the growth factor is 1.02.If t is the independent variable, for what value of t does the function have the value 46? Round your answer to two decimal places. ​

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