A little-known species of insect is approaching extinction, with a population that falls by 15% every year. There are currently 8,030 insects remaining. How many will there be in 4 years?

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A little-known species of insect is approaching extinction, with a population that falls by 15% every year. There are currently 8,030 insects remaining. How many will there be in 4 years?

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1.) 8,030(0.15)= 1,204.5
2.) 1204.5(4)= 4,818
3.) There will be 4,818 insects remaining in four years.

Panos Bariamis answered Sep 1, 2019

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