Answer:
D. y=875(1.02)^x
Explanation:
Initial population = 875 people
Growth rate = 2%
The population after x years can be modeled below:
[tex]\begin{gathered} y=875(1+2\%)^x \\ =875(1+\frac{2}{100})^x \\ =875(1+0.02)^x \\ y=875(1.02)^x \end{gathered}[/tex]The correct choice is D.