Which type of function should be used to model bacterial growth? Precalculus Functions Defined and Notation Modeling with Functions 1 Answer Somebody N. Jul 2, 2018 #color(blue)("exponential")# Explanation: You need a function in the form: #A(t)=A(0)e^(kt)# Where: #A(0)# is the amount present at the start .i.e. #t=0# #A(t)# is the amount present after time #t# #bbk# is the growth/decay factor. #bbt# is the time. #bbe# is Euler's number. Answer link Related questions How can a function model value? What is the equation for a billing process that has a one-time fee of $100 and a monthly charge of $25? How is growth related to the slope of a linear function? What type of function should be used to model the interest on a bank account? If a cylindrical can has a surface area of 60 square inches, how do you express the volume of... A bank account yields 7 percent interest, compounded annually. If you deposit $1,000 in the... The person walks 10 miles in total. If w represents the (variable) distance west she walks, and... How do you prove algebraically (not graphically): #f (x) =(2x-3)/(3x-2)# is one to one function? Is the statement true: #f(x)=x^3#? Question #93fe7 See all questions in Modeling with Functions Impact of this question 3540 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License