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The frog population on an island is declining at a rate of 3.2% per year. The population was 4500 in the year 2009.

What is the best prediction of the frog population in the year 2015?

Enter your answer, rounded to the nearest integer, in the box.

The frog population will be
.

User Attila Kling
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Answer:

3636

Explanation:

2015 - 2009 = 6

3.2 x 6 = 19.2

19.2/100 x 4500 = 864

4500 - 864 = 3636

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