The population of Smallville at time t (in years) is modeled by . What is the initial population of Smallville?
A) 40
B) 0.4
C) 2000
D) 1.4
E) 2800

Question

The population of Smallville at time t (in years) is modeled by  . What is the initial population of Smallville?
A) 40 
B) 0.4 
C) 2000 
D) 1.4 
E) 2800

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The model given is in the form of exponential growth, where the initial population is represented by the coefficient of the exponential term. In this case, the coefficient is 2000, so the initial population of Smallville is 2000.

The Population of Smallville at Time T (In Years) Is