Question

A certain forest covers an area of 2000 km. Suppose that each year this area decreases by 3.75%. What will the area be after Il years?

Use the calculator provided and round your answer to the nearest square kilometer.​

Answer 1

Exponential decay formula is Total = starting value x (1- percentage)^ time

Total = 2000(1- 0.0375)^11

Total = 2000(0.9625)^11

Total = 1313.524 km

Rounded to nearest km = 1314 km