Answer: [tex]n(t) = 110000(0.35)^t[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given: Rate of of all aluminum cans distributed will be recycled each year. = 35%
= 0.35
Total cans distributed = 110,000
Now , the number of cans recycled in 1 year = 110,000 ×0.35
The number of cans recycled in 2 years = 110,000 ×0.35 ×0.35 = 110,000 ×(0.35)²
..so on
The number of cans recycled in t years = [tex]110000(0.35)^t[/tex]
Let n(t) be the number still in use after time t, in years:
Then, [tex]n(t) = 110000(0.35)^t[/tex]
