Question

a population of mosquitos increases by 3.5% everyday. at the beginning of the season the smallest city in texas had 25000 mosquitos. which of the following is true? there are 2 correct answers the growth factor is 1.35 the city started with 25000 mosquitos the mosquitos are decreasing everyday the growth factor is 1.035 the mosquitos are increasing everyday the growth factor is 3.5

Explanation:

Step1: Verify initial population

The problem states the city started with 25000 mosquitoes.

Step2: Check growth factor

Growth factor = 1 + 3.5% = 1 + 0.035 = 1.035.

Step3: Confirm population trend

The problem says the population increases by 3.5% daily.

Answer:

The city started with 25000 mosquitoes, The growth factor is 1.035, The mosquitoes are increasing everyday