The Population of a Small Town Can Be Modeled by P

question 114

Multiple Choice

The population of a small town can be modeled by P $P = - 32 t + 13,500$ where t is the number of years since 2010. Interpret the P-intercept of the graph of this function.

• A) The population of the town is increasing by 32 people per year.
• B) The population of the town was 13,500 in 2010.
• C) The population of the town was 32,000 in 2010.
• D) The population of the town is decreasing by 32 people per year.

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