1) The population of elephants (y) on a game reserve after (t) years follows the following equation: y = 300 (1.02) t

Is the population increasing or decreasing and by how much?

What is the starting population of Elephants?

What will the population be after 17 years?

Answer:306 starting population. 5,202 in 17 years

Step-by-step explanation:

1. add 1 to your t for the current population

2. Multiply the 300 and (1.02) first than the t for the answer

3. Repeat the same process but change t for the year you'd like to see.

Ex: I wanna see it in 17 years

y=300 (1.02) 17

5,202=300 (1.02) 17