Question

The population of a town is 30,000, and it grows at a

rate of 7.2% per year.
What will the population be in 6 years?

Answer 1

The population in 6 years will be 42,960.

Explanation:

First, multiply 7.2% or 0.072 and 30,000 which will give you 2,160.

Then, 2,160 by the number of years (6) which is 12,960.

Lastly add 12,960 and 30,000 to get 42,960.

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