The age of a tree t (in yr) and its corresponding height
a. Write a model of the form
b. Use the model to predict the age of a tree if it is 25 ft high. Round to the nearest year.
c. Is it reasonable to assume that this logarithmic trend will continue indefinitely? Why or why not?
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