Question

According to the national center for health​ statistics, in​ 1990, 28 %28% of babies in the united states were born to parents who were not married. throughout the​ 1990s, this increased by approximately 0.6 %0.6% per year. if this trend​ continues, in which year will 37 %37% of babies be born out of​ wedlock

Answer 1

In order to find the number of years until the percentage reaches 37%, subtract 28% (the 1990 value) from 37% to yield 9%, then divide it by the annual growth rate of 0.6%. 9%/0.6% = 15 years. As such, the rate will hit 37% 15 years from 1990, or in 2005.