The given graph represents the function f(x) = 2(5)x. how will the appearance of the graph change if the a value in the function is decreased, but remains greater than 0? the graph will increase at a slower rate. the graph will show a decreasing, rather than increasing, function. the graph will show an initial value that is lower on the y-axis. the graph will increase at a constant additive rate, rather than a multiplicative rate.

Amanager recorded the number of bicycles sold by his company each quarter. his projected sales after t years is given by the expression below. which of the following statements best describes the expression? a. the initial sales of 575 bicycles increases at the rate of 4% over 4 quarters. b. the initial sales of 575 bicycles increases at the rate of 18% over 4 years. c. the initial sales of 575 bicycles increases at the rate of 4% over t quarters. d. the initial sales of 575 bicycles increases at the rate of 18% over t years.