Pls help it also says to predict the population in 5 years

A)y = 358,000(2)t

Step-by-step explanation:

since the population is 358,000 and it's decreasing by 2%, then that means that it would 2, hence it would not be b, c, or d

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Part A: C) y = 358,000(0.98)^t

Part B: about 323604 people

Step-by-step explanation:

This problem would represent an exponential function, which involves a constant multiplicative rate. I believe you could view it in the form of y = (initial population)(rate)^t.

In this case, since it is decreasing annually by 2%, you could view the multiplicative rate as 98% (0.98 in decimal form), since 98% would be remaining each year you deduct 2%.

So, it would be y = 358,000(0.98)^t for Part A.

For Part B, simply plug in 5 for t, since t is being measured in years:

358,000(0.98)^5 = 323603.645254 ≈ 323604 people

12*c

step-by-step explanation:

only 10/60 isn't equivalent

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