When is it appropriate to model data with a linear function

David estimated he had about 20 fish in his pond. a year later, there were about 1.5 times as many fish. the year after that, the number of fish increased by a factor of 1.5 again. the number of fish is modeled by f(x)=20(1.5)^x. create a question you could ask that could be answered only by graphing or using a logarithm.

Find the percent cost of the total spent on each equipment $36, fees $158, transportation $59 a. 14%, 62%, 23% b. 15%, 60%, 35% c. 10%, 70%, 20% d. 11%, 62%, 27%

What is the area of the shaded sector?