Similar triangles so AC:BC=AE:DE
15+6=21 = AE
15:12.5=21:?
to get from 15 to 12.5 you divide by 15 and times by 12.5 so do this the to the other side
21/15=1.4
1.4 x 12.5=17.5
So DE=17.5
Question:
A population of insects, in thousands, can be modeled using the function
, where t is time in months. Which statement best
describes the population of insects?
A. The population is decaying at a rate of 3% each month.
B. The population is decaying at a rate of 25% each month.
C. The population is growing at a rate of 75% each month.
D. The population is growing at a rate of 97% each month.
Answer:
A. The population is decaying at a rate of 3% each month.
Step-by-step explanation:
Given

Required
True statement about the function
From the options, we can see that we are to answer the question on the basis of decay and growing rates.
An exponential form is:

Compare to 

If
, then
r represents growth rate
else,
r represents decay rate
Since b < 0.97:





Answer:
11 in.²
Step-by-step explanation:
you can divide the shape into 2 rectangles and then you solve for the 2 rectangles and then you add them up.