hard · SAT Math
A biologist is modeling the population of a certain species in two different environments. In Environment A, the population increases by 150 individuals every year. In Environment B, the population increases by 10% of its current size every year.
Which of the following statements is true regarding these models?
- Environment A is modeled by an exponential function, and Environment B is modeled by a linear function.
- Environment A is modeled by a linear function, and Environment B is modeled by an exponential function.
- Both environments are modeled by exponential functions.
- Both environments are modeled by linear functions.
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