Question

(MA.2) If the blue whale population was

estimated to be 726 in 2010, and was found
to be increasing at a constant rate of 2% every
year, what would be the best prediction for
their population in 2050, assuming the
population growth rate does not change?

Answer 1

The best prediction for the blue whale population in 2050 would be (726 * 1.02 ^ 40) = 1258, which would be an increase of 432 from 2010.