The current population of mountain lions in Los Angeles is 1 million. This species is threatened, so is declining with a half-life of 25 years. Round your answer to the nearest thousand. How many animals will be left in 30 years? How many animals will be left in 70 years?
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To calculate the number of mountain lions left in 30 years, we can use the formula: N(t) = N0 * (1/2)^(t/h) Where: N(t) = the number of mountain lions after time t N0 = the initial population (1 million) t = time (30 years) h = half-life (25 years) Plugging in Show more…
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