Question

The function f(x)=12000(0.8)/\xRepresents the possible elk population of a national park X years form now. What is the current population of elk at the park

Answer 1

For this case we have an equation of the form:

`y = A * (b) ^ x`
Where,
A: it is the initial amount
b: is the rate of change
x: it's time
We then have the following equation:

`y = 12000 * (0.8) ^ x`
According to the previously explained, the current population is:

`A = 12000`
Answer:
the current population of elk at the park is:

`A = 12000`