Question

The population of a city has been continuously declining over the past 15 years at a rate of 8%. Use the formula A = Pert, where P is the initial population, t is the time in years, to find the population 15 years ago if the population is currently 37,469 people.


Select one:


a. 12,401

b. 102,401

c. 124,401

d. 186,401

Answer 1

For disambiguation purpose, \(\Large A=P\times e^{rt}\)

Answer 2

(and r is the rate)

Answer 3

Can you substitute values to the formula using the information given in the question?

Answer 4

ok srry im back

Answer 5

So, any attempts?

Answer 6

I'll be right back.

Answer 7

ok @kc_kennylau

Answer 8

@TylerD

Answer 9

im not quite getting this can you explain it a little better please

Answer 10

do you know what it would be

Answer 11

is the answer C

Answer 12

nevermind what? am I correct

Answer 13

i get C

Answer 14

can you tag someone else also so I can see if we are correct

Answer 15

wait fer kenny

Answer 16

hes offline

Answer 17

@ganeshie8

Answer 18

@nincompoop