The Number of People Infected with the H1N1 Virus as a Function

question 50

Multiple Choice

The number of people infected with the H1N1 virus as a function of time (in months) was originally modeled by . Based on new data, this model was updated to . What conclusions can be made based on the revised model?

• A) After t months, the number of people infected with the virus is now 1.6 times as much as the initial value instead of 1.2 times as much.
• B) The number of people infected increases by 60% every month rather than 20% every month.
• C) There are 0.4 additional people infected with the virus.
• D) The initial number of people infected with the virus is now 1.6 instead of 1.2.
• E) The growth rate of the virus increased from 120% to 160%.

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