SOLUTION: In 2000, the bird-population in a certain area is 10,000. The number of birds increases exponentially at the rate of 9% per year. Predict the population in 2005.
a. 15,137
b. 1
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Question 352183: In 2000, the bird-population in a certain area is 10,000. The number of birds increases exponentially at the rate of 9% per year. Predict the population in 2005.
a. 15,137
b. 15,386
c. 15,489
d. 15.771
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
10,000(1+.09)^5
10,000(1.09)^5
10,000*1.5386=15,386 ANS. b)
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