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An initial population of 415

ducks increases at an annual

rate of 32%. Write an

exponential function to model

the duck population.

User Bigmax
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Answer:

The exponential function to model the duck population is:

f(n)=415*(1.32)^n, where:

x is the duck population

n is the number of years

Explanation:

In order to calculate the duck population you can use the formula to calculate future value:

FV=PV*(1+r)^n

FV=future value

PV=present value

r=rate

n=number of periods of time

In this case, the present value is the initial population of 415 and the rate is 32%. You can replace these values on the formula and the exponential function to model the duck population would be:

f(n)=415*(1+0.32)^n

f(n)=415*(1.32)^n, where:

x is the duck population

n is the number of years

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