The world population in 2000 was approximately 6.08 billion. The annual rate of increase was about 1.26%. a. Find the growth factor for the world population. b. Suppose the rate of increase continues to be 1.26%. Write a function to model world population growth.

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anonymous · Answer

f(x)=ab^x
f(x)=(6.08)(0.0126)^x

Your b is 0.0126.. The a is the initial population if the world.

anonymous · Answer

In the exponential equation, the a represents the initial quantity, the b represents the growth rate and the x represents the amount of time.

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anonymous · Answer

yes! Thank you!

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No problem. :)