SOLUTION: A population of 75 foxes in a wildlife preserve quadruples in size every 15 yr. The function y= 75 * 4^x , where x is the number of 15 yr periods, models the population growth. H

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Question 723227: A population of 75 foxes in a wildlife preserve quadruples in size every 15 yr. The function
y= 75 * 4^x , where x is the number of 15 yr periods, models the population growth. How many foxes will there be after 45 years?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+45%2F15+=+3+
So there are 3 of the 15 year periods in 45 yrs
+y+=+75%2A4%5E3+
+y+=+75%2A64+
+y+=+4800+
In 45 yrs, there will be 4800 foxes