An insect population after `x` months can be modeled by the function `g(x)=15(1.2)^{x}`. Which statement is the best interpretation of one of the values in this function?


Answer choices:
The insect population increased at a rate of 20% each month 
The insect population increased at a rate of 12 each month
The insect population decreased at a rate of 12 each month
The insect population decreased at a rate of 20% each month

The insect population increased at a rate of 20% each month