Question

Lori buys five goldfish for her tank. Her research shows that they will reproduce at a rate of 32 percent each month. Which statement discusses a key feature of the graph of this situation?(1 point)
Responses

The graph will have a constant rate of change.
The graph will have a constant rate of change.

The points on the graph will have a common ratio of 1.32.
The points on the graph will have a common ratio of 1.32.

The points on the graph will have a common ratio of 32.
The points on the graph will have a common ratio of 32.

The graph will begin with the point (1,5)
(
1
,
5
)
because Lori starts with five fish.
The graph will begin with the point left parenthesis 1 comma 5 right parenthesis because Lori starts with five fish.

Answer 1

The points on the graph will have a common ratio of 1.32.

Reason: The population grows by 32% each month, so each month you multiply by 1.32 (exponential growth), giving a geometric sequence with common ratio 1.32.