A town has a population of 13000 and grows at 4% every year. To the nearest year, how long will it be until the population will reach 16900?

John Joe asked Nov 13, 2023

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A town has a population of 13000 and grows at 4% every year. To the nearest

year, how long will it be until the population will reach 16900?

John Joe asked Nov 13, 2023

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Let n be amount of years

13000 x (1.04)^n = 16900
N=6.69 years

Suule answered Nov 17, 2023

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