A certain forest covers an area of 4900 km². Suppose that each year this area decreases by 7.25%. What will the area be after 8 years?

Aaron Schumacher asked Mar 24, 2023

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Aaron Schumacher asked Mar 24, 2023

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Answer:

4618.25 sq.km.

Explanation:

After 1 year, the forest has shrunk from 4900 sq.km to 4900*(1-0.0575) = 4900*(0.9425)

Jaytjuh answered Mar 28, 2023

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