Question

There is a drought and the oak tree population is decreasing at the rate of 5% per year. If the population continues to decrease at the same rate, how long will it take for the population to be half of what it is? If necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth.

The population will reach half of its original value in approximately ? years.

Answer 1

10 years and 45 - 50%

Answer 2

in approximately 10 years the oak tree population will be 50% of what it is. because 5 x 10 = 50. hope this helps :)