Respuesta :

Answer:

613297

Step-by-step explanation:

The equation for exponential decay is y=A(1-r)^t

A=654,000

r (rate)=0.008 (0.8% as a decimal)

t=8 (2009-2000=8)

y=659,000(1-0.008)^8

y=613297.4028

Since you can't have part of a person, round: y=613297