For questions 6, 7, & 8 use the answer choice A for 12% and the answer choice B for 15%. Place an X in the table to show the percent decrease from the first number to the second number.

6.) 150 to 132
7.) 275 to 242
8.) 300 to 255

In 2009, there were 1570 bears in a wildlife refuge. in 2010, the population had increased to approximately 1884 bears. if this trend continues and the bear population is increasing exponentially, how many bears will there be in 2018?