A population numbers 12,000 organisms initially and grows by 3.2% each year. Suppose P P represents population, and t t the number of years of growth. An exponential model for P = a ⋅ b t

Answer 1

P(t) = P₀ (1.032)^t

t = years

P₀ = 12,000

P(t) = 12,000 (1.032)^t

a = 12,000

b = 1.032