Mayleen M.
asked • 06/01/21please help its due in 1 hour precalculus
A population of rabbits oscillates 15 above and below average during the year, hitting the lowest value in January (t = 0). The average population starts at 1000 rabbits and increases by 6% each month. Find an equation for the population, P, in terms of the months since January, t.
P(t) =
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Marla G. answered • 06/06/21
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It looks like you could use the formula for simple interest:I=prt, where I=increase in rabbits after month 't', and r=rate=6%. That yields the formula:P(t)=1000(0.06)t
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Mark M.
If the population increases every year then it cannot oscillate. Review your post for accuracy.06/02/21