Question

A population grows according to an exponential growth model. The initial population is 212 and the population after one year is 263.

Complete the formula where P is the population and n is the number of years.:

P=212*(___)n

Round your answer to three decimal places.

Answer 1

Answer: P=212*(1.240)n

Explanation:

1) Find the % growth

263-212= 51

51/212 = 0.240566037735849

2) Add 1 to the decimal as the population isn't decreasing but increasing.

0.240566037735849 + 1 = 1.240

3) Fill in the equation

P=212*(1.240)n