For each year t, the population of a forest of trees is represented by the function A(t)=82(1.025)^t.  In a neighboring forest, the population of the same type of trees is represented by the function B(t)=95(1.029)^t. 1.  Which forest's population is growing at a faster rate? 2. Which forest had a greater number of trees initially? 3.  Assuming the population growth models continue to represent the growth of the forests, which forest will have a greater number of trees after 15 years? and by how many?

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For each year t, the population of a forest of trees is represented by the function A(t)=82(1.025)^t.  In a neighboring forest, the population of the same type of trees is represented by the function B(t)=95(1.029)^t.

1.  Which forest's population is growing at a faster rate?

2. Which forest had a greater number of trees initially?

3.  Assuming the population growth models continue to represent the growth of the forests, which forest will have a greater number of trees after 15 years? and by how many?

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