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Every year 39 million cars cross the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Which kind of function best models the relationship between time and the cumulative number of cars that have crossed the Golden Gate Bridge? Choose 1 answer: A) Linear (B) Exponential

Every year 3939 million cars cross the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.\newlineWhich kind of function best models the relationship between time and the cumulative number of cars that have crossed the Golden Gate Bridge?\newlineChoose 11 answer:\newlineA) Linear\newlineB) Exponential

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Q. Every year 3939 million cars cross the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco.\newlineWhich kind of function best models the relationship between time and the cumulative number of cars that have crossed the Golden Gate Bridge?\newlineChoose 11 answer:\newlineA) Linear\newlineB) Exponential
  1. Identify Function Type: Identify the type of function that models the relationship between time and the cumulative number of cars.\newlineIf the number of cars crossing the bridge is consistent every year, then the cumulative number of cars would increase by the same amount each year. This suggests a function with a constant rate of change.
  2. Determine Linearity: Determine if the function is linear or exponential.\newlineA linear function has a constant rate of change, meaning the same number of cars would be added each year. An exponential function would imply that the number of cars crossing the bridge increases by a certain percentage each year, which is not the case here.
  3. Choose Correct Answer: Choose the correct answer based on the type of function identified.\newlineSince the number of cars crossing the bridge is consistent each year, the cumulative number of cars would increase linearly over time. Therefore, the correct answer is A) Linear.

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