The number of bus riders increases at a rate of 1,000 new riders a month. The number of airplane passengers increases at a rate of 2.5% per month. Which of the following correctly compares the growth of each type of transportation?

A Both the bus riders and airplane passengers increase linearly.
B The bus riders increase linearly, but the airplane passengers increase exponentially.
C Both the bus riders and airplane passengers increase exponentially.
D The bus riders increase exponentially, but the airplane passengers increase linearly.

Question

The number of bus riders increases at a rate of 1,000 new riders a month. The number of airplane passengers increases at a rate of 2.5% per month. Which of the following correctly compares the growth of each type of transportation?  
 
    A     Both the bus riders and airplane passengers increase linearly.  
    B     The bus riders increase linearly, but the airplane passengers increase exponentially.  
    C     Both the bus riders and airplane passengers increase exponentially.  
    D     The bus riders increase exponentially, but the airplane passengers increase linearly.

anonymous · Answer

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