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The population of a town in 2000 was 430. The population is increasing at a rate of 0.9% every year. What will be the projected population of the town in 2010? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

options are 440,450,460,470

User Shawn Wang
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The formula is
P=Ae^rt
P ?
A 430
R 0.9/100=0.009
T time 2010-2000=10 years
E constant
P=430×e^(0.009×10)
p=470
User Michael Desigaud
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