We have to use the function A(t)= a(1 +/- r)^t
So A is going to be the answer- the area after 8 years. t is going to be 8, because t is time. a is 2400 because that's the starting value. Finally, we're going to turn 5.75% into it's decimal form of .0575. That's going to be r, and because the area is decreasing, we will subtract r from 1.
Our new function is:
A=2400(1-.0575)^8
Simplify a little bit.
A=2400(.9425)^8
Bring .9425 to to power of 8 and then multiply by 2400 because PEDMAS.
A=1494.38366866
The rounded answer is 1494 kilometers squared.
Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
The radical 
can be simplified by breaking it down into factors and removing the perfect squares from inside the radical.
25 is a perfect square and is 5 outside the radical.
is a perfect square and is x outside the radical.
is a perfect square and is 
outside the radical.
1-d
2-c
3-e
4-b
5-a
It's very simple. Try..
