A certain forest covers an area of 2600km^(2). Suppose that each year this area decreases by 3.5%. What will the area be after 15 years Use the calculator provided and round your answer to the nearest square kilometer.
A certain forest covers an area of 2600km^(2). Suppose that each year this area decreases by 3.5%. What will the area be after 15 years Use the calculator provided and round your answer to the nearest square kilometer.
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