The Model Describes the Amount of Bacteria in a Petri

Multiple Choice

The model describes the amount of bacteria in a Petri dish after t hours. Which one of the following written statements best describes this population?

A) The amount of bacteria decreases by 17% each hour.
B) The amount of bacteria increases by 117% each hour.
C) The amount of bacteria decreases by 117% each hour.
D) The amount of bacteria increases by 17% each hour.
E) The amount of bacteria increases by 1.17% each hour.