Answer:
546,397 people
Explanation:
We solve for the above question, using the formula for Exponential growth
The formula is given as
P(t) = Po (1 + r)^t
Po = Initial population = 310,000
r = Exponential growth rate = 6.5% = 0.065
t = Time in years = 9
P(t) = Population size after time t
Hence:
P(t) = 310,000 × (1 + 0.065)⁹
P(t) = 546,396.82088 people
Approximately =546,397 people
The population will be 546,397 people after 9 years.