The function f(x)=125(0.9)x models the population of a species of fly in millions after x years.
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Answer: (B) 3 times as fast
<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>
rate of change is the "slope" between the given interval.
f(x) = 125(.9)ˣ
f(1) = 125(.9)¹
= 112.5
f(5) = 125(.9)⁵
= 73.8
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f(11) = 125(.9)¹¹
= 39.2
f(15) = 125(.9)¹⁵
= 25.7
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The rate of change from years 1 to 5 is approximately 3 times the rate of change from years 11 to 15.
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