A Colony of Penguins Had 352 Members at the Beginning

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Short Answer

A colony of penguins had 352 members at the beginning of 1998. The colony is expanding at an average rate of 1.2% per year. How many penguins will there be at the beginning of 2015?

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Definitions:

Alveoli

Small air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.

Costal Angle

The angle formed by the meeting of the lower borders of the rib cage, usually becoming more acute when the ribs are drawn together during inspiration.

Kyphosis

An excessive outward curvature of the spine, leading to a hunched back appearance.

Barrel Chest

A chest shape characterized by an increased front-to-back diameter and a rounded appearance, often seen in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).