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Key: D Choice D is correct. A population that doubles in size over equal time periods is increasing at an exponential rate. In a doubling scenario, an exponential growth model can be written in the form n _ y = a(2) b , where a is the initial population (that is, the population when n = 0 ) and b is the number of years it takes for the population to double in size. In this case, the initial population is 50 , the number of animals at the beginning of 2014 . Therefore, a = 50 . The text explains that the population will double in size every 12 years. Therefore, b = 12 . Choice A is incorrect and may result from a misunderstanding of exponential equations or of the context. This linear model indicates that the initial population is 12 animals and the population is increasing by 50 animals each year. However, this is not the case. Choice B is incorrect and may result from a misunderstanding of exponential equations or of the context. This linear model indicates that the initial population is 50 animals and the population is increasing by 12 animals each year. However, this is not the case. Choice C is incorrect. This exponential model indicates that the initial population is 50 animals and is doubling. However, the exponent 12n indicates that the population is doubling 12 times per year, not every 12 years. Student Guide 2022-23 SAT 33 |
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