The number of women graduating from 4-yr colleges in a particular country grew from1930,when48,767women earned a bachelor's degree, to2003,when approximately810,000women received such a degree. Find an exponential function that fits the data, and the exponential growth rate. Find an exponential function that fits the data. Choose the correct answer below

The number of women graduating from 4-yr colleges in a particular country grew from1930,when48,767women earned a bachelor's degree, to2003,when approximately810,000women received such a degree. Find an exponential function that fits the data, and the exponential growth rate. Find an exponential function that fits the data. Choose the correct answer below

Big Ideas Math A Bridge To Success Algebra 1: Student Edition 2015

1st Edition

ISBN:9781680331141

Author:HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

Publisher:HOUGHTON MIFFLIN HARCOURT

Chapter6: Exponential Functions And Sequences

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8CA

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