Question

w represent exponential or logistic growth.
year | population size
2012 | 3
2013 | 9
2014 | 27
2015 | 81
2016 | 243
exponential growth
logistic growth

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate growth ratios

$\frac{9}{3}=3$, $\frac{27}{9}=3$, $\frac{81}{27}=3$, $\frac{243}{81}=3$

Step2: Identify growth type

Population multiplies by constant 3 yearly, no slowing.

Answer:

Exponential growth