The population of a town is 32,000 and the population is growing at a rate of 12% per year. How many people will live in the town 10 years from now?

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The population of a town is 32,000 and the population is growing at a rate of 12% per year.

How many people will live in the town 10 years from now?

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70,400 people because 12% of 32,000=3840
So 3840x10=38400 and 38400+32000=70400 people

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