Question

The total volume of a tree increases 6% each year. What will its volume be after 7 years if its volume is 5 cubic meters now? A. 5(0.06)7 B. 5(7)(0.06) C. 5(1.06)7 D. 5(7)(1.06)

Answer 1

Complete Question:

The total volume of a tree increases 6% each year. What will its volume be after 7 years if its volume is 5 cubic meters now? A. 5(0.06)^7 B. 5(7)(0.06) C. 5(1.06)^7 D. 5(7)(1.06)

Answer:

C. 5(1.06)^7

Step-by-step explanation:

The volume of a tree increases by 7% every year

The formula we would be using is

V(t) = Vo (1 + r)t

Where V(t) = Volume after t years

Vo = Present of initial volume

r = rate of increase

t = time

From the question,

V(t) = Volume after t years = unknown

Vo = Present of initial volume = 5m³

r = rate of increase = 6% = 0.06

t = time = 7 in years

V(t) = 5 × ( 1 + 0.06)^ 7

V(t) =(5)(1.06)^7

Therefore, its volume be after 7 years if its volume is 5 cubic meters now is

Option C: (5)(1.06)^7