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The population of a town is 9,000, and it grows at a rate of 4.6% per year. What will the population be in 10 years ?

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Answer:

13410

Explanation:

So, first we find 4.6% of 9000

9000 x .046 = 414

Then we multiply the 414 by 10 because they gain 414 people every year and we need to find how many people after 10 years

414 x 10 = 4140

now add 4140 and 9000

Answer = 13140

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