Answer:
n (t) = 12,000,000 e (0.018t)
Step-by-step explanation:
The exponential equation for the population of the fish is given by:
n (t) = n₀e (rt)------------------------------------------------- (1)
Assuming 2010 is the beginning year, t = 0, n= 12,000,000, r = 0.018
Substituting into equation (1), we have :
12,000,000 = n₀e (0.018 x 0)
n₀ =12,000,000
So equation (1) becomes:
n (t) = 12,000,000 e (0.018t)------------------------------------------------- (2)
