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poaching is causing a population of elephsnt to decline by 8% per year. what is the hakf life for the population? if there is 10,000 elephants today, how many will remain in 50 years?​

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Answer:

60,000/ -30,000 (read explanation)

Explanation:

8% of 10,000 is 800, 800 x 50(years) = 40,000, 100,000 -40,000 = 60,000, I believe you meant 100,000, cause if not, the answer is -30,000

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