Write the Word or Phrase That Best Completes Each Statement $\mathrm { y } = 3 \mathrm { e } \cdot 04 \mathrm { x }$

question 357

Multiple Choice

Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
-A population is increasing according to the exponential function defined by $\mathrm { y } = 3 \mathrm { e } \cdot 04 \mathrm { x }$ , where $\mathrm { y }$ is in millions and $\mathrm { x }$ is the number of years. Which of the following should be done in order to answer the question "How long will it take for the population to quadruple?"

• A) Solve \(3 \mathrm { e } \cdot 04 \mathrm { x } = 4\).
• B) Evaluate \(y = 3 \mathrm { e } \cdot 04 ( 4 )\).
• C) Evaluate \(y = 3 e ^ { - 04 ( 1 / 4 ) }\).
• D) Solve \(3 \mathrm { e } \cdot 04 \mathrm { x } = 12\).

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