Solve the problem.Suppose that the population of a certain town, in thousands, was 105 in 1990 and 141 in 2002. Assume that the population growth can be approximated by a straight line. Find the equation of a line which will estimate the population of the town, in thousands, in any given year since 1990.

A. y = -3x + 177 where x is the number of years since 1990
B. y = 2.5x + 105 where x is the number of years since 1990
C. y = 4.25x + 90 where x is the number of years since 1990
D. y = 3x + 105 where x is the number of years since 1990


Answer: D

Mathematics

You might also like to view...

Provide an appropriate response.Factor: y2 + 12y - 45

A. (y +- 9)(y - 5) B. (y + 3)(y +- 15) C. (y - 3)(y + 15) D. (y + 5)(y + 0)

Mathematics

Solve the problem.The rabbit population in a forest area grows at the rate of 7% monthly. If there are 280 rabbits in September, find how many rabbits (rounded to the nearest whole number) should be expected by next September. Use  

A. 658 B. 632 C. 635 D. 645

Mathematics

Find the quotient  of the complex numbers. Leave answer in polar form.z1 = 6z2 = 12

A.
B.
C.
D.

Mathematics

Solve. If necessary, round to the nearest tenth.A flagpole casts a shadow of 20 feet. Nearby, a 6-foot tree casts a shadow of 2 feet. What is the height of the flagpole?

A. 0.6 ft B. 60 ft C. 6.7 ft D. 240 ft

Mathematics