The function f(t) = 3(1 + 0.5)^nt models the weight in pounds of an alligator each year from its birth. based on the function, what is the growth rate?

The answer is: 50% (0.5)

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!

the reporter's right

step-by-step explanation:

1/4 = .25 / 25%