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The bear population increases at a rate of 3% each year. There are 1462 bears this year. How many bears will there be in 10 years?

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I did (3% x 1462= 43.86) then i took (43.86 x 10= 438.6) then i just took (438.6 + 1462= 1900.6) My answer- 1900 Let me know if its corect 
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1462 * .03 = 43.86
43.86 * 10 =438.6
1462 + 438.6 = 1900.6 bears

Answer 1900.6 (if it says round to nearest number put 1901).
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