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the population of adamsville grew from 6,000 to 13,000 in 5 years. assuming uninhibited exponential​ growth, what is the expected population in an additional 5 ​years?

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Answer: ok so the anwser is In 5 more years is N = 21083

Step-by-step explanation: hope this helps

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Answer:

N = P ( 1 + r )n

13000 = 6000 ( 1 + r )8

Log 13/6 = 8 Log ( 1+r )

0.336 / 8 = Log ( 1+r )

0.042 = Log ( 1+r )

10(.042) = 1 + r after exponentiating both sides

1.102 1 + r

r = .102

In 5 more years

N = 13000 ( 1 + .102 )5

N = 13000 ( 1.622 )

N = 21083

Explanation:

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