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Population Calculation and Formulas

Population Calculation and Formulas

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

9th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video tutorial introduces a linear growth model problem, explaining how a population grows linearly using a recursive formula. The initial population is given, and the video demonstrates how to calculate subsequent values P1, P2, and P3. An explicit formula for Pn is derived, and the value of P23 is calculated using this formula. The tutorial concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with the content by liking and subscribing.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the initial population P0 given in the problem?

500

578

600

625

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the recursive formula used to calculate the population?

Pn = Pn-1 * 25

Pn = Pn-1 / 25

Pn = Pn-1 - 25

Pn = Pn-1 + 25

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of P1?

553

528

503

578

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How is P2 calculated from P1?

P2 = P1 / 25

P2 = P1 * 25

P2 = P1 - 25

P2 = P1 + 25

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the explicit formula for Pn?

Pn = P0 - n * 25

Pn = P0 * n * 25

Pn = P0 + n * 25

Pn = P0 / n * 25

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of P3?

578

503

528

553

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you calculate P23 using the explicit formula?

P23 = P0 + 23 * 25

P23 = P0 - 23 * 25

P23 = P0 * 23 * 25

P23 = P0 / 23 * 25

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