Suppose the population of trout in a certain stretch of a river is 4000. In about how many years will the population of trout be 700 if the decay rate is 35%? Use the equation 700 = (4000) (0.65) x and round the value of x to the nearest year.

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Kristin Massey

1 February, 00:40

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Chandler · Answer 1

4.97991230017 years is the final answer. I would suggest rounding your answer to the nearest tenth, so 5 years should be your correct answer.