
Leon M.
asked 12/20/20The size of a rat population at the bay area of a certain city grows at a rate of 5 % monthly.
The size of a rat population at the bay area of a certain city grows at a rate of 5 % monthly. If there are 220 rats currently, find how many rats (rounded to the nearest whole) should be expected in 12 months. Use y = 220 (2.7) 0.05t , and let t be 12 months.
1 Expert Answer

Mark M. answered 12/21/20
Mathematics Teacher - NCLB Highly Qualified
The formula is incorrect - what is the "2.7"?
y = 220(1.05)(12)
Leon M.
the equation is correct, thank you12/21/20
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Mark L.
12/20/20