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A species of bear is introduced to a large island off Alaska where previously there were no bears. 6 pairs of bears were introduced in 1998. It is expected that the population will increase according to \(B(t)=B_0 \times(1.13)^t\) where \(t\) is the time, in years, since the introduction.
  1. Find \(B_0\).
    bears
  2. Find the expected bear population in \(2018\).
    bear (round to the nearest integer)
  3. Find the expected percentage increase in population from \(1998\) to \(2018\).
    \(\pourcent\) (round to the nearest integer)