Scientists are studying a bacteria sample. The function f(x) = 245(1.12)* gives the number of
bacteria in the sample at the end of x days.
Which statement is the best interpretation of one of the values in this function?
F The initial number of bacteria is 12.
G The initial number of bacteria decreases at a rate of 88% each day.
H The number of bacteria increases at a rate of 12% each day.
J The number of bacteria at the end of one day is 245.