Algebra and Trigonometry (6th Edition)
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Problem 1MCCP: In Exercises 1-25, simplify the given expression or perform the indicated operation (and simplify,...
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**Population Decline Problem**
A certain population declines by 7% each year. What is the percentage decline each month? *(Round your answer to two decimal places.)*
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To solve this problem, you need to calculate the monthly percentage decline from the annual decline percentage. You can use the formula for compound interest decay:
\[
(1 - \text{annual decline rate})^{\frac{1}{12}} = 1 - \text{monthly decline rate}
\]
Given:
- Annual decline rate = 7% or 0.07
Calculation:
1. Compute \( (1 - 0.07)^{\frac{1}{12}} \)
2. Subtract the result from 1 to get the monthly decline rate.
3. Multiply by 100 to convert it to a percentage.
4. Round the final answer to two decimal places.
This approach ensures an accurate breakdown of the yearly decline into monthly increments.](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F235a66aa-6de5-4552-9951-f915992e4bc6%2F61b72237-a957-46e4-927c-88363a3e333b%2Fpaj8n_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
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**Population Decline Problem**
A certain population declines by 7% each year. What is the percentage decline each month? *(Round your answer to two decimal places.)*
---
To solve this problem, you need to calculate the monthly percentage decline from the annual decline percentage. You can use the formula for compound interest decay:
\[
(1 - \text{annual decline rate})^{\frac{1}{12}} = 1 - \text{monthly decline rate}
\]
Given:
- Annual decline rate = 7% or 0.07
Calculation:
1. Compute \( (1 - 0.07)^{\frac{1}{12}} \)
2. Subtract the result from 1 to get the monthly decline rate.
3. Multiply by 100 to convert it to a percentage.
4. Round the final answer to two decimal places.
This approach ensures an accurate breakdown of the yearly decline into monthly increments.
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