The population of a small town can be modeled by P $P = - 32 t + 13,500$ where t is the number of years since 2010. Interpret the P-intercept of the graph of this function.
A) The population of the town is increasing by 32 people per year.
B) The population of the town was 13,500 in 2010.
C) The population of the town was 32,000 in 2010.
D) The population of the town is decreasing by 32 people per year.

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The P-intercept occurs when t = 0, which corresponds to the year 2010. At t = 0, P = 13,500, indicating the population of the town was 13,500 in 2010.

The Population of a Small Town Can Be Modeled by P