Question

The population in Smalltown in 2010 was 45,230 people and is growing at a rate of 2%. What will the population be in 2030?

Answer 1

67475

Explanation:

Let P(t) = population t years after 2010

= 45230e0.02t

Population in 2030 = P(20)

= 45230e0.4≈ 67475