Solve
-An Endangered Species of Fish Has a Population That $\left( A = A _ { 0 } e ^ { k t } \right)$

question 29

Multiple Choice

Solve.
-An endangered species of fish has a population that is decreasing exponentially $\left( A = A _ { 0 } e ^ { k t } \right)$ . The population 6 years ago was 1500 . Today, only 900 of the fish are alive. Once the population drops below 100 , the situation will be irreversible. When will this happen, according to the model? (Round to the nearest whole year.)

• A) 26 years from today
• B) 27 years from today
• C) 25 years from today
• D) 28 years from today

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