Brian is wrapping a present. If his box is in the shape of a cube with a side length of 7 inches, what is the minimum amount of paper Brian would need to cover the present?

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?