Question

Please I could use some help!

The population of Kenya was 45.1 million in 2009 and has been growing by 2.3% each year. If this trend continues, in what year will the population exceed 52.2 million?

Answer 1

the year is 2016

Explanation:

The computation is shown below:

Given that

The population in 2009 is 45.1 million

And it would be increased 2.3% each year

So,

In the year 2010 it is = 45.1 million × (1 + 0.023) = $46.14 million

In the year 2011, it is = $46.14 million × (1 + 0.023) =$47.20 million

In the year 2012, it is = $47.20 million × (1 + 0.023) = $48.29 million

In the year 2013, it is = $48.29 million × (1 + 0.023) = $49.40 million

In the year 2014, it is = $49.40 million × (1 + 0.023) = $50.54 million

In the year 2015, it is = $50.54 million × (1 + 0.023) = $51.70 million

In the year 2016, it is = $51.70 million × (1 + 0.023) = $52.89 million

Hence, the year is 2016