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A population of 805 cheetahs decreases by 10% per year. How many cheetahs will there be in the population after 6 years?

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Answer:

Explanation:

y = a(b)^x

a would represent the initial value.

b would represent the change

x represents the number of years

y = 805(0.9)^6

y = 805(0.531441)

y = 427.8

y = 427 cheetahs

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