Answer:
Option b.
Step-by-step explanation:
If the starting value a, the growth factor b, and the growth rate r, then
[tex]Q=ab^t=a(1+r)^t[/tex] ...(1)
It is given that
[tex]Q=1750(1.593)^t[/tex] ...(2)
On comparing (1) and (2), we get
[tex]a=1750, b=1.593[/tex]
Now, equation (2) can be rewritten as
[tex]Q=1750(1+0.593)^t[/tex] ...(3)
On comparing (1) and (2), we get
[tex]r=0.593[/tex]
[tex]r=(0.593\times 100)\%[/tex]
[tex]r=59.3\%[/tex]
Therefore, the correct option is b.