Question

The population of a city increases by 1.5% per year. If this year's population is

288,000, what will next year's population be, to the nearest individual?

Answer 1

Answer: 292,320

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Explanation:

Find the increase, 1.5% of 288,000:

1.5/100 = 0.015

288,000 * 0.015= 4,320

Add the increase to the current population:

288,000+4,320= 292,320

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