In 1970, there were 958 million undernourished people in the developing world. (Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations). This number decreased by approximately 6% per decade through the year 2000. Assume this trend continues for several more decades.
How many undernourished people will there be in 2010? Explain how you get your answer.
Please and thank you!

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In 1970, there were 958 million undernourished people in the developing world. (Source: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations). This number decreased by approximately 6% per decade through the year 2000. Assume this trend continues for several more decades.
How many undernourished people will there be in 2010? Explain how you get your answer.
Please and thank you!

anonymous · Answer

A = P (1 -r/100)^t

anonymous · Answer

i got y= 958000000(.94)^x but i dont know what would go in for x