Question

The deer population of a state park has increased 8% a year for the last 4 years. If there are 308 deer in the park this year, find how large the population was 4 years ago by completing the table.

Answer 1

This year: 308 deer

One year ago: 308/1.08 = 285 deer

Two years ago: 285/1.08 = 264 deer

Three years ago: 264/1.08 = 244 deer

Four years ago: 244/1.08 = 226 deer