An exponential model is used to represent growth of a population
The population after 3 years is 2585
The function is given as:

<em>3 years after</em>, means that x = 3
So, we have:

Evaluate exponents


Approximate

Hence, the population after 3 years is 2585
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I don't know about the first one but for the second one:

12 oz for 2.68 = .22 per unit
16 oz for 2.49 = .16 per unit
the 16 oz for 2.49 is your better deal