The homicide rate decreases at a rate of 10 10 % per year in a city that had 1400 1400 homicides in the most recent year. At this rate, in how many years will the number of homicides reach 700 700 in a year? Complete parts (a) and (b) below. a. Give an approximate answer using the formula Upper T Subscript half Thalf almost equals ≈ StartFraction 70 Over Upper P EndFraction 70 P . nothing years (Round to two decimal places as needed.) b. Give an exact answer. nothing years (Round to two decimal places as needed.)

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The homicide rate decreases at a rate of
10
10 % per year in a city that had
1400
1400 homicides in the most recent year. At this rate, in how many years will the number of homicides reach
700
700 in a year? Complete parts (a) and (b) below.
a. Give an approximate answer using the formula
Upper T Subscript half
Thalf
almost equals

StartFraction 70 Over Upper P EndFraction
70
P
.


nothing
years (Round to two decimal places as needed.)
b. Give an exact answer.


nothing
years (Round to two decimal places as needed.)
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