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The population of a city is 451,400. The population is expected to decrease at a rate of 3.2% each year. Which function equation represents the population of the city after t years?

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This was the correct answer, I even provided proof from my own test. Hope this helps!

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The population of a city is 451,400. The population is expected to decrease at a rate-example-1
User Metdos
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p(t) = 451400*0.968^t . . . . . models the population after t years.

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The multiplier from one year to the next is (1 -3.2%) = (1 -.032) = 0.968.
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