The city of Lakeside has a population of 22,000 people and is decreasing at a rate of 1.5% The population in 3 years would be

A) Approximately 21,000 people

B) None of the choices are correct

C) Approximately 20,000 people

D) Approximately 25,000 people

E) Approximately 19,000 people

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23 January, 12:29

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Jaylyn Heath · Answer 1

The formula is

P=Ae^rt

P?

A 22000

R - 0.015

T 3years

P=22,000*e^ (-0.015*3)

p=21,032

So the answer is

A) Approximately 21,000 people

The city of Lakeside has a population of 22,000 people and is decreasing at a rate of 1.5% The population in 3 years would beA) Approximately 21,000 peopleB) None of the choices are correctC) Approximately 20,000 peopleD) Approximately 25,000 peopleE) Approximately 19,000 people