Question

In 2012, the population of rockingham was 110,000. in 2013, the population increased by 3%. in 2014, the population increased by 4%. what was the population of rockingham at the end of 2014?

a. 114,080
b. 114,400
c. 116,480
d. 117,520

Answer 1

To find the population of Rockingham at the end of 2014, we need to calculate the increase in population in both 2013 and 2014 and add it to the initial population of 110,000 in 2012. The population in 2013 was 113,300 and the population in 2014 was 117,832.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the population of Rockingham at the end of 2014, we need to calculate the increase in population in both 2013 and 2014 and add it to the initial population of 110,000 in 2012.

In 2013, the population increased by 3%. To calculate the increase, we multiply 110,000 by 0.03, which gives us an increase of 3,300. So, the population in 2013 was 110,000 + 3,300 = 113,300.

In 2014, the population increased by 4%. To calculate the increase, we multiply 113,300 by 0.04, which gives us an increase of 4,532. So, the population in 2014 was 113,300 + 4,532 = 117,832.