15 points answer i do not know this

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Describe the end behavior of the function below. f(x)=(2/3)^x-2 a. as x increases, f(x) approaches infinity. b. as x decreases, f(x) approaches 2. c. as x increases, f(x) approaches -2. d. as x decreases, f(x) approaches negative infinity.

Suppose 38 lbs of coffee beans are required to produce 2 lbs of farmer's coffee. how many lbs of coffee beans are required to produce 309 lbs of farmer's coffee?