Question

The expression below represents the total number of squirrels in a forest after n years. 7,500(1.06)^n Interpret the meaning of the expression. A.)The initial number of squirrels in the forest is 7,500, and the growth rate is 0.6% per year. B.) The initial number of squirrels in the forest is 106, and the growth rate is 0.75% per year. C.)The initial number of squirrels in the forest is 106, and the growth rate is 7.5% per year. D.)The initial number of squirrels in the forest is 7,500, and the growth rate is 6% per year.

Answer 1

for plato users the answer is B. B. The initial number of squirrels in the forest is 7,500, and growth rate is 6% per year

Explanation:

Answer 2

we have that


`7500(1.06)^(n)`

we know that
a) The initial number of squirrels in the forest is for n=0 years
substitute

`7500(1.06)^(0)=7500` squirrels

b) (1.06)=(1+0.06)
0.06 is the percent growth rate
0.06=6/100-----> 6%

therefore

the answer is the option
D.)The initial number of squirrels in the forest is 7,500, and the growth rate is 6% per year