Write an exponential function to model them situation, then find the amount after the specified time.

Question

A population of 120,000 grow 1.2% per year for 15 years.

A) y = 1.012(1.2)^x; 15.592
B) y = 120,000(1.12)^x; 785,524
C) y = 120,000(1.2)^x; 1,848,843
D) y = 120,000(1.012)^x; 143,512

Answer 1

C) y = 120,000(1.2)^x; 1,848,843

After 15 years, the population would be 1,848,843.