Question

Consider a population of 100 fox squirrels. The population is increasing exponentially, by a rate of 30% each year. If this rate continues, how many fox squirrels will there be in this population after two years?

Answer 1

Future population = 169 squirrels

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

Current population = 100

Rate of growth = 30 % = 0.30

Time = 2 year

Find:

Future population

Computation:

Future population = 100(1+0.30)²

Future population = 100(1.30)²

Future population = 100(1.30)²

Future population = 169 squirrels