Question

Suppose a city with population 300,000 has been growing at a rate of 2% per year. If this rate​ continues, find the population of this city in 20 years

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Answer 1

the answer is 445,784

Explanation:

The population y after x years of growth with the growth rate r and the original population C can be found using the exponential growth​ formula, . Substitute the decimal equivalent for the percent growth rate per year for r.

Answer 2

300,000x0.02=6000
6000x20=120,000
The answer is 120,000