Question

the fox population in a certain region has a continuous growth rate of 6 percent per year. it is estimated that the population in the year 2000 was 21700.

Answer 1

In 2022 the population will be 78196

Explanation:

Nf - number of foxes = ?
No - number of foxes in 2000 = 21700
p - growth rate = 6%
n - numebr of years = 22

`N_(f)=N_(o) * (1+(p)/(100))^(n)`

`N_(f)=21700 * (1+(6)/(100))^(22)`

`N_(f) = 78196 foxes`