Using the following table of a function that models exponential growth, determine the initial value of the population (rounded to the nearest integer).
A) 1,559
B) 1,700
C) 1,836
D) 1,457
E) 1,417

Question

Using the following table of a function that models exponential growth, determine the initial value of the population (rounded to the nearest integer). 
A) 1,559 
B) 1,700 
C) 1,836 
D) 1,457 
E) 1,417

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The initial value of the population is represented by the value of y when x is equal to 0. Looking at the table, we see that when x is equal to 0, y is equal to 1,457. Therefore, the initial value of the population is approximately 1,457.

Using the Following Table of a Function That Models Exponential