Question

The population in Smalltown in 2010 was 45,230 people and is growing exponentially at a rate of 2%. What will the population be in 2030?

A) 67,209
B) 67,475
C) 81,928
D) 82,414

Answer 1

Answer:

Let P(t) = population t years after 2010

           = 45230e0.02t

Population in 2030 = P(20)

                           = 45230e0.4≈ 6747

Answer 2

Answer:

b. 67,475

Step-by-step explanation:

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