Question

In 2000, the world population 6.08 billion and was increasing at a rate of 1.5% each year.
Find the population in 2017. Round to the nearest tenth.

Answer 1

Answer:

• 7.8 billion

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

• Initial population = 6.08 billion
• Increase rate = 1.5% or 0.015 times per year

Time passed = 2017 - 2000 = 17 years

Population in 2017:

• P = 6.08*(1 + 0.015)^17 = 7.8 billion