2. 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(t) = 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