Question

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There are 20 alligators in the swamp. Each year, the number of alligators increases by 25%. There are 25 crocodiles in the swamp. Each year, 10 new crocodiles join the swamp.

Part A: Write functions to represent the number of alligators and crocodiles in the swamp throughout the years. (4 points)

Answer 1

alligators:

x = total number of alligators

n = number of years

x=20x1.25^n

crocodiles:

y = total number of crocodiles

n = number of years

y=25+10n