The snake population on an island is declining at a rate of 2.7% per year. The population was 6000 in the year 2009.

What is the best prediction of the snake population in the year 2014?

Enter your answer, rounded to the nearest integer, in the box.

The snake population will be....?

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Answer:

5190

Step-by-step explanation:

2.7% of 6000 is 162.

There is a 5 year span between 2009 and 2014.

So just subtract 162 from 6000 5 times, or multiply 162 by 5, then subtract that from 6000.

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