An invasive species of rodent is spreading across the south. The initial population was estimated at 400 individuals in 2010, but the population has been growing by 58% every year. How many of these rodents can we expect by the year 2025 if the rate they are spreading remains the same?

Respuesta :

P = i(1 + r)^t, where P is the amount of population to expect, i is the initial population number, r is the rate of increase, and t is time in years. P = 400(1 + .58)^15. ---> P = 400(1.58)^15 = 381, 870.6633, but you can't have half of an animal, so you round it up to 381, 871