Question

During the 1990s, the forested area of Guatemala decrelised at an average rate of 1.7%.
If the forested area in Guatemala in 1990 was about 34 400 square kilometers, write an equation for the forested area for t years
after 1990. If this trend continues, predict the forested area in 2015.

Answer 1

Answer:

A is correct answer

Step-by-step explanation:

Here, we want to write an equation for a depreciation

The general form is;

V = I( 1 - r)^t

V is the present value in 2015

I is the initial value in 1990 which is 34,400

r is the decrease rate which is 1.7/100 = 0.017

t is the difference in years which is 2015-1990 = 25

Substituting these values, we have

V = 34,400(1-0.017)^25

V = 22,407.65 km^2