Statement A study was conducted to analyze the effects on deer population in a particular area. Let f be
an exponential function that gives the population of deer t years after the study began.
If f(1) = a. b' and the population is increasing, select all statements that must be true.
A. b > 1
B. b< 1
C. The average rate of change from year 0 to year 5 is less than the average rate of change
from year 10 to year 15.
D. The average rate of change from year 0 to year 5 is greater than the average rate of
change from year 10 to year 15.
E. a > 0