Question

P = 149t +15900

gives the total population, P, of a small city, t, years after 1993. Use the equation to determine when (what year) the population reached a population of 17837 people

The population reached a total of 17837 people in the year _______.

Answer 1

The population reached a total of 17837 people in the year 2006.

Explanation:

P in the given t = 17837

P is also given as;

P = 149t +15900

17837=149t +15900 ( by putting the value of P from given questions)

17837-15900=149t

1937=149t

then,

T=1937/149

=13

Now,

T = 13 years

the given year is 1993

soo, 1993+13

=2006