Question

Tacoma's population in 2010 was about 200 thousand, and has been growing by about 8% each year. If this continues, what will Tacoma's population be in 2021?

Answer 1

Tacoma's population in 2010 is 200 000

Since it has been growing by 8% each year

Let's find 8% of 200, 000

8% of 200 000 = 8/100 x200 000 =16, 000

From, 2010 to 2021 is 11 years

16 000 x 11 = 176 000

Add the above to 200 000

200 000 + 176 000 = 376 000