document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=315152>Question 315152</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Assume that in 1985, the annual consumption of pork was about 54 lbs per person and that in 1997, it was about 38 lbs per person.  In addition , assume that consumption is decreased according to the expontial decay model.  Find the value of K, and write an exponential function that describes pork consumption after time t, in years.  (round to three places) </SPAN>\n" );
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