Question

The population of the world in 1987 was 5 billion and the annual growth rate was estimated at 2 percent per year. Assuming that the world population follows an exponential growth model, find the projected world population in 1992.

Answer 1

5.52 billion

Explanation:

i got this my doing math

Answer 2

5.52 billion

Explanation:

2% s .02 in decimal from '87 to '92 is 5 years ( the exponent in the following:

5 (1.02)^5 = 5.52 billion