Answer:
21,525,244
Step-by-step explanation:
In 2000 the population of a country was 25,300,987.
The population decreased at rate of 2% each year.
Let t=0 since year 2000.
For 2008, t=8
Initial Population, P₀ = 25,300,987
Rate of decrease, r = 0.02
Time in year, t = 8
Formula:
[tex]P=P_0(1-r)^t[/tex]
[tex]P=25300987(1-0.02)^8[/tex]
[tex]P=25300987(0.98)^8[/tex]
[tex]P\approx21525244[/tex]
Hence, The population was 21,525,244 in 2008
