Question

A population of 60 foxes in a wildlife preserve quadruples in size every 12 years. The function y = 60.4*, where x is the number of 12-year periods, models the population growth. How many foxes will there be after 24 years? After 24 years there will be foxes. (Type a whole number.)​

Answer 1

960 foxes after 24 years

Explanation:

given

y = 60 ×
`4^(x)` models the situation

there are 2 12- year periods in 24 years , then x = 2 , so

y = 60 × 4² = 60 × 16 = 960

there will be 960 foxes after 24 years