Question

question 19 (mandatory) (1 point)
what does the number 3600 represent in the following decay model?
$n(n)=3600(1 - 0.4)^n$

a) the decay rate

b) the initial amount

c) the half - life

d) the number of decay periods

Explanation:

The general form of an exponential - decay model is $N(n)=N_0(1 - r)^n$, where $N_0$ is the initial amount, $r$ is the decay rate, and $n$ is the number of decay periods. In the given model $N(n)=3600(1 - 0.4)^n$, comparing it with the general form, 3600 is the initial amount $N_0$.

Answer:

B. the initial amount