Question

The function A = 130e0.033t models the population of a particular city, in thousands, t years after 1998. When will the population of the city reach 158 thousand? Is the population increasing or decreasing.

a. 2007; Decreasing; The growth rate, -0.033, is negative
b. 2005; Increasing; The growth rate, 0.033, is positive.
c. 2004; Increasing; The growth rate, 0.033, is positive.
d. 2006; Decreasing; The growth rate, -0.033, is negative

Answer 1

What have you tried?

Answer 2

do you have any ideas how to get us started?

Answer 3

nope. completely lost.