Question

The squirrel population in a forest area grows at the rate of 6% monthly. If there

are 210 squirrels in July, find how many squirrels (rounded to the nearest wholenumber) should be expected by next July. Use y = 210(1.06)^t


a) 416

b) 408

c) 442

d) 423

e) none

Answer 1

Answer:

423 to nearest whole number.

Step-by-step explanation:

y = 210(1.06)^t   where t = the number of months.

After 12 months the population

y = 210(1.06)^12

= 422.56.