a) 5,100(0.98)^t
To find the population in 2027, we need to find the number of years from 2018 to 2027, which is 9 years.
Using the given expression:
Population in 2027 = 5,100(0.98)^9
Population in 2027 = 5,100(0.81707)
Population in 2027 ≈ 4,158
Therefore, the population of West Littleton in 2027 will be approximately 4,158 people.
In 2018, the population of West Littleton was 5,100. The following year, the population was 4,998.
Let t represent the number of years since 2018. Assuming the population continues to decrease exponentially, which expression best models the population of West Littleton over time?
a) 5,100(0.98)^t
b)5,100(1.02)^t
c)4,998(0.98)^t
d) 4,998(1.02)^t
According to this model, what will the population be in 2027?
Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
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