A group of biologists is surveying the mice population in a forest. the equation n=75?3t gives the total number of mice, n , t years since the survey began. explain what the numbers 75 and 3 mean in this situation. type your response in the space below

a) 75 represents the initial number of mice and 3 represents the growth rate of the mice population.
b) 75 represents the growth rate of the mice population and 3 represents the initial number of mice.
c) 75 represents the total area surveyed and 3 represents the number of mice found per unit area.
d) 75 represents the maximum population of mice and 3 represents the rate of decline.