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3. There are 8 mice in an attic. Their population is growing at a rate of 15% per month.

a. Write an exponential growth equation to model this situation.
b. How many mice will there be in the attic in two years if nothing is done to slow down or stop the growth?

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886 is your answer hope this helps 
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8×.15=1.2 (how many more each month)
365×1.2=438 (how many for one year)
438×2=876 (two year rate)
876+8= 886 (total mice after two years)

may i recommend an exterminator

i hope this helped
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