A certain forest covers an area of 2800km^2. Suppose that each year this area decreases by 8%. What will the area be after 12years?Use the calculator provided and round your answer to the nearest square kilometer.
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A certain forest covers an area of 2800km^2. Suppose that each year this area decreases by 8%. What will the area be after 12years?Use the calculator provided and round your answer to the nearest square kilometer.
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anonymous · Answer

@jim_thompson5910

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

The formula you'll use is 
$$\Large A = P(1+r)^t$$
In this case, P = 2800, r = -0.08 and t = 12

directrix · Answer

2800

Loss of 8% per year is a retention of 92% per year

12 years

2800*(.92)^12= ?

@bri97

directrix · Answer

See below regarding use of Google calculator

directrix · Answer

> round your answer to the nearest square kilometer.