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HELP ME PLZ URGENT DUE TODAY A town has a population of 5000 and grows at 3.5% every year. What will be the population after 15 years, to the nearest whole number?
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HELP ME PLZ URGENT DUE TODAY

A town has a population of 5000 and grows at 3.5% every year. What will be the population after 15 years, to the nearest whole number?

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Answer:

8377

Explanation:

Growth rate is exponential, so it is determined by the formula (1+growth rate)^n where n is years

1.035^15 = 1.675...

multiply by 5000, you get 8376.744....

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