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It is estimated that the population of the world is increasing at an average rate of 1.09%. The population was about 7,632,819,325 in the year 2018. Use the equation in question 1A to predict the population of the world in 2030 (round to the nearest whole number).

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Answer: the population of the world in 2030 is 8693273454

Explanation:

We would apply the formula for exponential growth which is expressed as

y = b(1 + r)^t

Where

y represents the population, t years after 2018.

t represents the number of years.

b represents the initial population.

r represents rate of growth.

From the information given,

b = 7,632,819,325

r = 1.09% = 1.09/100 = 0.0109

Therefore, the equation that can be used to predict the population of the world after 2018 is

y = 7632819325(1 + 0.0109)^t

y = 7632819325(1.0109)^t

In 2030, t = 2030 - 2018 = 12 years

y = 7632819325(1.0109)^12

y = 8693273454

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