Answer:
a=240
b= 1.16
Step-by-step explanation:
The general form of exponential function for growth is given by:
y = a(1+r)ˣ
We can rewrite it by letting 1+r = b
y= abˣ
a from the given equation represents the initial number of birds, which is given by 240. Hence, a = 240
In (1+r), r is given as the rate of increase, which is given as 16% or 16/100=0.16.
For r = 0.15
b = 1+r
b = 1+ 0.16
b = 1.16
Substituting it in the initial equation:
y = abˣ
y = 240 (1.16)ˣ
where a = 240 and b = 1.16
