Write the word or phrase that best completes each statement or answers the question.
-Suppose that $y = \frac { 2 - \log ( 100 - x ) } { 0.29 }$ can be used to calculate the number of years $y$ for x percent of a population of 222 web-footed sparrows to die. Approximate the percentage (to the nearest whole per cent) of web-footed sparrows that died after 5 years.
A) $92 \%$
B) $96 \%$
C) $94 \%$
D) $98 \%$

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To find the percentage of web-footed sparrows that died after 5 years, we substitute $y = 5$ into the given equation and solve for $x$. The equation becomes $5 = \frac{2 - \log(100 - x)}{0.29}$. Solving for $x$ gives approximately $96\%$.

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Write the Word or Phrase That Best Completes Each Statement $y = \frac { 2 - \log ( 100 - x ) } { 0.29 }$