a team of scientists is researching a particular non-native insect species in a region . They initially recorded 12,000 of this species at the beginnings of the year. Thereafter, the count increased 1% monthly. What expressionS describe the insect count, in thousands, five years later, assuming this growth rate continues? a. 12 x (1.01/12))^60 b. 12 x (1 + 0.01^12)^60 c. 12 x (1.01)^60 d. 12 x (1.01)^5 e. 12 x ((1 + 0.01)^12)^5



Answer :

Answer: C.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the expression that describes the insect count in thousands five years later, given an initial count of 12,000 and a monthly growth rate of 1%, we need to consider the compound interest formula for exponential growth.