Question

Statesville's population in 2010 was about 24,500, and was growing by about 1% each year. If this continues, what will Statesville's population be in 2016?

Answer 1

26,003 people in 2016

Explanation:

If the population is growing by one percent each year, you take the 2010 population and divide by 100 (which is 1%) and add it with the population. That is 2011 population. Take this population, divide it by 100, and add to 2011 population. Do this 4 more times and 26,003 is your answer.