Question

In 1913, the population of a city was 130,000. Since then, the population has increased by exactly

2.5% per year. If the population continues to grow at this rate, what will the population be in 2025?
Write the equation.

Answer 1

494000

Explanation:

2.5 percent of 130000 is 3250, so 3250 x number of years. There are 112 years in between. So 112 x 3250=364000. 364000 + 130000=494000.