The population of a country dropped from 52.6 million in 1995 to 44.5 million in 2007. Assume that P(t), the population, in millions, t years after 1995, is decreasing according to the exponential decay model. a) Find the value of k, and write the equation. b) Estimate the population of the country in 2018. c) After how many years will the population of the country be 3 million, according to this model? a) Select the correct answer below and fill in the answer box to complete your choice

The population of a country dropped from 52.6 million in 1995 to 44.5 million in 2007. Assume that P(t), the population, in millions, t years after 1995, is decreasing according to the exponential decay model. a) Find the value of k, and write the equation. b) Estimate the population of the country in 2018. c) After how many years will the population of the country be 3 million, according to this model? a) Select the correct answer below and fill in the answer box to complete your choice

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter10: Exponential And Logarithmic Functions

Section10.5: Solve Exponential And Logarithmic Equations

Problem 10.88TI: Researchers recorded that a certain bacteria population declined from 700,000 to 400,000 in 5 hours...

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