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Multiple Choice

The percent of the U.S. population with Internet service can be described by , where x is the number of years past 1995. What interpretation could be given to the y-intercept of this equation? ​

A) In 1995, 15.38% more of the U.S. population had Internet access than in the previous year.
B) In 1995, the number of people in the U.S. with Internet access increased at a rate of 15.38% per year.
C) At present, the number of people in the U.S. with Internet access is increasing at a rate of 15.38% per year.
D) In 1995, 15.38% of the U.S. population had Internet access.
E) At present, 15.38% of the U.S. population has Internet access.