Solve the Problem $4.3 \%$ Per Year If the Size of the Current Population Is 157

question 94

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The size of the raccoon population at a national park increases at the rate of $4.3 \%$ per year. If the size of the current population is 157 , find how many raccoons there should be in 4 years. Use the function $f ( x ) = 157 e 0.043 t$ and round to the nearest whole number.

• A) 184
• B) 190
• C) 188
• D) 186

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