Question 9 • FL-1200700-Mathematics for College Algebra MIS
Substitute x = 3 into the population model: f(3) = 248(1.15)^3. Since (1.15)^3 ≈ 1.5209, the estimate is 248 × 1.5209 ≈ 377 deer. The correct choice is 377.
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