CSATNumber System & SeriesArithmetic Geometric Progression and Averages2021

A biology class at high school predicted that a local population of animals will double in size every 12 years. The population at the beginning of the year 2021 was estimated to be 50 animals. If P represents the population after n years, then which one of the following equations represents the model of the class for the population?

A

P = 12 + 50n

B

P = 50 + 12n

C

P = 50 (2)^12n

D

P = 50 (2)^(n/12)

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

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