Determine whether the growth (or decay)is linear or exponential, and answer the associated question.
-The population of Scoville is increasing at a rate of 405 people per year. If the population is 696 today, what will it be in three years?
A)Exponential; 337,153,941 people
B)Linear; 1911 people
C)Linear; 2493 people
D)Exponential; 66,430,821 people

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The population increase is linear because it grows by a constant amount (405 people) each year. In three years, the population will be 696 + (3 * 405) = 1911 people.

Determine Whether the Growth (Or Decay)is Linear or Exponential, and Answer