LAST YEAR THE POPULATION OF A TOWN WAS 50000.IF THE ANNUAL RATE OF POPULATION GROWTH IS 5%.FIND THE PRESENT POPULATION OF THE TOWN

Nielsj asked Oct 14, 2022

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Nielsj asked Oct 14, 2022

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Answer:

52500

Explanation:

5% of 50000 is 2500

(50000 * 0.05 = 2500)

50000 + 2500 = 52500

another way to do it is just multiply 50000 by 1.05 (105%)

Konzulic answered Oct 18, 2022

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