The turtle population on an island is declining at a rate of 1.4% per year. the population was 3800 in the year 2009. what is the best prediction of the population in the year 2014? round to the nearest whole number.

5year period100(%) - 1.4(%)=98.6(%)the multiplier will be 0.986a = p x (1 - r/100)^ta is the end amount p is the initial (principal) amountr is the ratet is the amount of time (in years, here) 3800 x 0.986^4=3591.627237rounded to the nearest whole number is 3592, which is our best prediction for the turtle population in 2014

The answer is option c.