Emma was studying the weights of ground hogs as they grow from babies to adulthood. She began her study when the baby was 5 oz and used the equation

w(t) = 5(1.2)* where t is a time in months to model this situation. She concluded

her study when the ground hog was about 80 oz.

What does the "1.2" represent in this problem?

A) 120% growth each month

B) 20% growth each year

C) 120% growth each year

D) 20% growth each month