The current population of a threatened animal species is 1 million, but it is declining with a half-life of 25 years. How many animals will be left in 30 years? in 65 years? The population after 30 years will be animals. (Round to the nearest whole number as needed.) CITE

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The current population of a threatened animal species is 1 million, but it is declining with a half-life of 25 years. How many animals will be left in 30 years? in 65 years?
The population after 30 years will be animals.
(Round to the nearest whole number as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:The current population of a threatened animal species is 1 million, but it is declining with a half-life of 25 years. How many animals will be left in 30 years? in 65 years? The population after 30 years will be animals. (Round to the nearest whole number as needed.)
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