Asked by Keonn`a:please help.

The fox population in a certain region has an annual growth rate of 10℅ per year. In the year 2012, there were 2100 foxes counted in the area. What is the fox population predicted to be in the year 2018? Round to the nearest fox.

P(x)= 2100 * 1.01^6
= 2100* 1.0615201506
= 2229.1923162= 2229
This the wrong answer what did i do wrong. Please help.
Answered by Scott
you calculated 1% growth instead of 10%

2100 * 1.1^6
Answered by Reiny
Your 1.01^6 represents an increase of 1%, not 10%

try 1.1^6
Answered by unowen
1.1^6=1.771561
1.771561*2100=3720.28
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