Answer:
48
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer: Second Option

Step-by-step explanation:
The exponential growth functions have the following form:

Where a is the main coefficient, b is the base and x is the exponent.
For this type of functions the base b must always be greater than 1. Otherwise it would be an exponential decay function
Among the options given, the only function whose base is greater than 1 is the second option:

Answer:
1. $22.58
2. $28.70
3. $27.58
4. 15%
Step-by-step explanation:
#3: 22 + 1.98 = 23.98 + 3.60 = 27.58
2.5 pounds or exact fraction 5/2 or 2 1/2 if you want a mixed fraction