Question

At the beginning of 2010, City A had a population of 2,425 and was growing by 27 residents per year. City B had a population of 1,813 and was growing by 63 residents per year. If this trend continues in what year will the populations of the two cities be the same?

Answer 1

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Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer: 17 years

Explanation:

City A is currently 2,425 people in number and growing at 27 per year.

An expression to find the population in a given year assuming the year is x would be:

= 2,425 + 27 * x

= 2,425 + 27x

Applying the same logic to City B would give an expression of:

= 1,813 + 63x

Equating these together will give the year they will be the same:

2,425 + 27x = 1,813 + 63x

2,425 - 1,813 = 63x - 27x

612 = 36x

x = 612/36

x = 17 years