The table shows the projected population of a small town. Let tequals0 correspond to the year 2030. Complete parts​ (a) through​ (d) below.

Question

​Year, t
0
5
10
15
Population comma p
4700
5250
5800
6350
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Part 1
a. Graph the data. Does the graph suggest a​ linear, exponential, or quadratic​ model? Choose the correct graph below.
A.
0
10
20
4000
8000
t
p

x y graph
B.
0
10
20
4000
8000
t
p

x y graph
C.
0
10
20
4000
8000
t
p

x y graph
D.
0
10
20
4000
8000
t
p

x y graph
Part 2
Does the graph suggest a​ linear, exponential, or quadratic​ model?
Quadratic model
Exponential model
Linear model
None
Part 3

Answer 1

b. Based on the graph and the data​ points, what type of function do you think best models this​ data?
Exponential function