Question

The population of Vindale increases by 10% every year. If there are currently 46,156 peopleliving there, what will the population be in 9 years?If necessary, round your answer to the nearest whole number.people

Answer 1

Solution:

Initial population: 46156

According to the data of the problem, we can apply the following formula:

$46156\mleft(1+0.1\mright)^9\text{ = 108833.4}\approx\text{ 108833}$

So that, we can conclude that the correct answer (rounded to the nearest whole number) is:

$\text{ 108833}$