A certain forest covers an area of 4200 km2 Suppose That each year decreases by 8%. Wha will the area be after 15 years

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Yakira · Answer 1 · 2021-03-21T18:55:19+0000

Depreciation formula:

Total = starting value x (1 - percentage)^time

Total = 4200 x (1-0.08)^15

Total = 4200 x 0.92^15

Total = 1202.449 km^2

Rounded to nearest km = 1202 km^2