An exponential function y of t is characterized by the following property: When t increases by 1, to find the new value of y, we multiply the current value by _____.
A)t + 1
B)t - 1
C)the initial value
D)the base

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The characteristic property of an exponential function is that when t increases by 1, the new value of y is found by multiplying the current value by the base of the function. Therefore, the correct choice is D, the base of the function.

An Exponential Function Y of T Is Characterized by the Following