Answer
In the exponential growth or decay function
$y=y_0e^{kt}$
$y_0$ is the amount or number of some quantity present at time $t=0$
$k$ represents the constant which is growth constant if $k\gt0$, and is the decay constant when $k \lt 0$
Work Step by Step
In the exponential growth or decay function
$y=y_0e^{kt}$
$y_0$ is the amount or number of some quantity present at time $t=0$
$k$ represents the constant which is growth constant if $k\gt0$, and is the decay constant when $k \lt 0$
