college algebra word problem

Question

The population of a herd of deer is represented by the function A(t) = 212(1.14)^t,

 where t is given in years. To the nearest whole number, what will the herd population be after 8 years? (Round your answer up to the nearest whole number.)

Answer 1

A(8)= 212(1.14)^8 = about 212(2.9) = 605 deer

a calculator would help a lot