On a Certain Island Chain, the Number of Species Present

question 17

Multiple Choice

On a certain island chain, the number of species present S is related to the area of the island.The relationship is given by , where A is the area of the island measured in square miles.Which one of the following island areas will have 16 species present (rounded to the nearest whole number) ?

• A) 16 square miles
• B) 29,020 square miles
• C) 21 square miles
• D) 29,263 square miles

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Compounded Semi-annually

The method of determining interest by adding it to both the original amount of money deposited or borrowed and the interest that has already been added over two periods within a year.

Amortization

The process of paying off a debt over time through regular payments.