Use the table of values below to select the correct statement.

a.
the function f is linear and is growing by equal differences over equal intervals. the growth rate is 6.
b.
the function f is exponential and is growing by equal factors over equal intervals. the growth factor is 245%.
c.
the function f is exponential and is growing by equal factors over equal intervals. the growth factor is 600%.
d.
the function f is linear and is growing by equal differences over equal intervals. the growth rate is 3.5.