A Population Is Increasing According to the Exponential Function Defined $y = 3 e ^ { .04 x }$

question 64

Multiple Choice

A population is increasing according to the exponential function defined by $y = 3 e ^ { .04 x }$ , where $y$ is in millions and $x$ is the number of years. Which of the following should be done in order to answer the question "How large will the population be in 3 months?"

• A) Solve \(3 e ^ { .04 x } = 3\).
• B) Solve \(3 e ^ { .04 x } = 1 / 4\).
• C) Evaluate \(\mathrm { y } = 3 \mathrm { e } ^ { .04 ( 1 / 4 ) }\).
• D) Evaluate \(y = 3 e ^ { .04 ( 3 ) }\).

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