Solve the problem.The population (in hundred thousands) for the Colonial United States in ten-year increments for the years 1700-1780 is given in the table. (Source: 1998 Information Please Almanac)
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State whether the data can be more accurately modeled using an exponential function or a logarithmic function. Using a graphing utility, find a model for population (in
hundred thousands) as a function of decades since 1700.
What will be an ideal response?
exponential; y = 252.68 ? 1.36x
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Round the number to the nearest thousandth, nearest hundredth, and nearest tenth. Remember to round from the original number.167.638
A. 167.638, 167.64, 167 B. 167.64, 167.6, 167 C. 167.638, 167.63, 168 D. 167.638, 167.64, 167.6
Determine whether the number is divisible by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, and/or 10.3431
A. 3, 9 B. 3, 5 C. 3 D. None
Give the ordered pairs for the points labeled on the graph.
A. A(5, -5); B(1, -1) B. A(5, 5); B(0, -1) C. A(5, 5); B(0, 1) D. A(-5, 5); B(0, 1)
Use the graph to find the vertical asymptotes, if any, of the function. 
A. x = -3, x = 3, x = 0 B. x = -3, x = 3, y = 1 C. x = -3, x = 3, x = 0, y = 1 D. x = -3, x = 3