Answer:
The correct answer is 2043 km².
Step-by-step explanation:
Given:
Starting area,
A = 2300 km²
Rate of decreasing,
r = 5.75%
Time,
t = 12 years
As we know,
⇒ [tex]y = A(1-r)^t[/tex]
By substituting the values, we get
[tex]=2300(1-0.0575 )^{12}[/tex]
[tex]=2300(0.9425)^{12}[/tex]
[tex]=2300\times 0.8883[/tex]
[tex]=2043 \ km^2[/tex]
