Problema Solution
A species of animal is discovered on an island. Suppose that the population size p(t) of the species can be modeled by the following exponential function, where time t is measured in years.
P(t)=790/1+5e^-1t
Find the initial population size of the species and the population size after 8 years. Round your answers to the nearest whole number as necessary.
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P(0)=790/1+5e-1(0) = 790 [ initial]
P(8) = 790/1+5e-1(8) = 790/1+5(0.3679)(8) = 790/15.716 = 50 [ after 8 years]