Question

The bird population on an island is declining at a rate of 2.2% per year. The population was 3,500 in the year 2009. Which answer is the best prediction of the population in the year 2014

Answer 1

Given:2009 : 3,500 populationdecrease of 2.2% per year. 100% - 2.2% = 97.8%
2014 - 2009 = 5 years
3,500 * (0.978)^5 = 3,500 * 0.89473 = 3131.57
The bird population in 2014 will be 3,131.57 or 3,132. add me as da brainliest