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The population of Small town in the year 1890 was 6,250. Since then, it has increased

at a rate of 3.75% each year.

When will the population reach 1,000,000 (to the nearest year)?

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Answer:

6097

Explanation:

6,250 + 3.75% =

6,484.375

6,484.375 - 6,250 =

234

1,000,000 - 6,250 =

993,750

993,750 / 234 =

4,247

1890 + 4,247 =

6097

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