Question

The function p(t) represents the population of a certain town t years after 2010.

p(t)=3476(0.97)t

What does the value 3476 represent in this situation?

Every year after 2010, the population decreases by 3476.

Every year after 2010, the population increases by 3476.

The population of the town in 2010 is 3476.

The population t years after 2010 is 3476.

Answer 1

The population of the town in 2010 is 3476.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Population of town in Year 2010 is 3476.

Step-by-step explanation: Formula for the Population after t years is given by P(t) = P (1-i/100)^n

where P is initial population.

Here in question P is initial population.

If we compare the equation given in the question to the problem equation

we have P = 3476 , which is initial population.