we are given
f(x)=[x=1]
where bracket means ceiling functions
we know that
Ceiling function returns the least value of the integer that is greater than or equal to the specified number
so, we can check each options
option-A:
At x=-4:
f(x)=[-4-1] =-5
For x<-3:
Let's assume
x=-3.1
f(x)=[-3.1-1] =[-4.1]=-5
so, this interval is TRUE
option-B:
At x=-2:
f(x)=[-2-1] =-3
For x<-1:
Let's assume
x=-1.1
f(x)=[-1.1-1] =[-2.1]=-3
so, this is FALSE
The answer is: 50% (0.5)
<h2>Why?</h2>Exponential growth equations are use to predict the growth (in function of time) using proportional information.
We can calculate the exponential growth using the following formula:
Where,
S, is the starting value
r, is the growth rate
t, is the time
So, we are given the function:
Where,
f(t), is the function,
3, is the starting value (lb)
0.5 (50%) is the growth rate
nt, is the time elapsed.
Hence,
From the given function, we know that the growth rate is equal to 0.5, and it's equal to 50%.
We can turn the growth rate given in real numbers to percent value by multiplying by 100
So, the growth rate is 50%.
Have a nice day!