Finite Math and Applied Calculus (6th Edition)

Published by Brooks Cole
ISBN 10: 1133607705
ISBN 13: 978-1-13360-770-0

Chapter 9 - Section 9.2 - Exponential Functions and Models - Exercises - Page 644: 74b

Answer

$19.4 $ billion The model slightly overestimates the projected figure.

Work Step by Step

In 2008, $t$ equals $8$, and $I(8)= 1.87(1.34)^{8}\approx 19.4 $ billion The model slightly overestimates the projected figure (but it is really close).
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