Question
A little-known species of insect is approaching extinction, with a population that falls by 5% every year. There are currently 9,256 insects remaining. How many will there be in 7 years?
If necessary, round your answer to the nearest whole number.
If necessary, round your answer to the nearest whole number.
Answers
GPT 3.5
After 7 years, the population will decrease by 5% each year for a total decrease of 5% * 7 = <<5*7=35>>35%
There will be 100% - 35% = <<100-35=65>>65% of the current population of 9,256 remaining after 7 years.
Thus, there will be 9,256 * 65% = <<9256*65*.01=6012.4>>6,012.4 insects in 7 years.
Rounding to the nearest whole number, there will be 6,012 insects in 7 years. Answer: \boxed{6012}.
There will be 100% - 35% = <<100-35=65>>65% of the current population of 9,256 remaining after 7 years.
Thus, there will be 9,256 * 65% = <<9256*65*.01=6012.4>>6,012.4 insects in 7 years.
Rounding to the nearest whole number, there will be 6,012 insects in 7 years. Answer: \boxed{6012}.