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)

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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 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 graph will begin with the point (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.

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

1 answer

The correct statement discussing a key feature of the graph of this situation is:

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

This is because if the goldfish reproduce at a rate of 32% each month, the total number of fish after each month would be multiplied by 1.32 (the original number plus 32% of the original number). Thus, the population of goldfish will increase by a factor of 1.32 each month, indicating it follows an exponential growth pattern rather than a linear one.