Question

The population of bald eagles is decreasing 4% each year. in 2015, there were 2800

bald eagles.
what will the approximate population of bald eagles be in the year 2030?

a. 1120
b. 3006
c. 3
d. 1518

Answer 1

a. 1120

Explanation:

15 years

each year 4%

or 60% decrease in 15 years

so 2800×60%=1680

2800-1680=1120