
Jess M.
asked 11/15/21The population of Ukraine dropped from 51.9 million in 1995 to 45.7 million in 2009.
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The population of Ukraine dropped from 51.9 million in 1995 to 45.7 million in 2009. Assume that 𝑃(𝑡), the population, in millions, 𝑡 years after 1995, is decreasing according to the exponential decay model.
Three parts to the problem
- Find the Value of k and write the equation for P(t).
- After how many years will the population of Ukraine be 10 million, according to this model?
- Find the Rate of change of the population at this time and interpret its meaning.
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Mark M. answered 11/15/21
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45.7 = 51.9e14
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Mark M.
Is #2 the number of years after 1995 or 2009?11/15/21