Answer:
0.25
Step-by-step explanation:
we have

we know that

substitute

Remember that

so

The answer is 31,500.
Let's clarify some things :
1% of 45,000 is 450
Maybe you're wondering why , it's actually very simple .
Just move the decimal to the left once if you want to find 10% , move the decimal twice if you want to find 1%.
We now that 1% equals 450. Then 2% equals to....
Well just add another 1% .
450 + 450 or 450 times 2
Which equals 900.
Now we want to find what's the population after 15 years.
900 times 15= 13,500
But that's not the answer ....
That's what is decreasing.
45,000 - 13,500= 31,500
That's why the answer is 31,500.
Answer:
- 819
Step-by-step explanation:
The sum to n terms of a geometric series is
= 
where a is the first term and r the common ratio
Here a = 1 and r = - 4 ÷ 1 = - 4, thus
=
=
=
= - 819