On Novermber 27, 1993, New York times reported that wildlife biologists have discovered the direct link between increase in human population in florida and reduction of local black bear population. From 1953 to 1993 human population increased, on average, at the rate of 8% per year, while black bear population decreased at rate of 6% per year. In 1853 black bear population was 11,000.
a) 1993 human population of Florida was 13 million. Find human population in 1953?
b) Determine black bear population for 1993.
c) If the trend continues, when will black bear population number less than 100?