The population of an animal in a national forest is modeled by the formula P= 12,100 + 1000 • In (t + 1), where t is the number of years from the present. 9 17- (a) Use the formula to determine how many animals are now in the forest. (b) Use the accompanying graph to estimate the number of years that it will take for the animal population to reach 15,000. (c) Use the formula to determine the number of years that it will take for the animal population to reach 15,000. 16- 15- 14- 13- 2 12- 10 20 .30 40 Year (a) At present, there are animals in the forest. Population (in thousands)

The population of an animal in a national forest is modeled by the formula P= 12,100 + 1000 • In (t + 1), where t is the number of years from the present. 9 17- (a) Use the formula to determine how many animals are now in the forest. (b) Use the accompanying graph to estimate the number of years that it will take for the animal population to reach 15,000. (c) Use the formula to determine the number of years that it will take for the animal population to reach 15,000. 16- 15- 14- 13- 2 12- 10 20 .30 40 Year (a) At present, there are animals in the forest. Population (in thousands)

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