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  • 15-11-2020
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In 2000, the population of a state was approximately 659 thousand. If the population decreased by 0.8% between 200 and 2009, find the population of the state in 2009.

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  • 16-11-2020

Answer:

613297

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation for exponential decay is y=A(1-r)^t

A=654,000

r (rate)=0.008 (0.8% as a decimal)

t=8 (2009-2000=8)

y=659,000(1-0.008)^8

y=613297.4028

Since you can't have part of a person, round: y=613297

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