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Twenty years ago a small town in Texas had a population of 10,000. The population has increased 8% each year

since then. Predict what the population of the town will be in 10 more years.
a. In 10 more years the population of this town will be approximately 21,589
b.
In 10 more years the population of this town will be approximately 100,626
c. In 10 more years the population of this town will be approximately 123,794
d. In 10 more years the population of this town will be approximately 81,966
Please select the best answer from the choices provided

User FlowMafia
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Answer:

A

Explanation:

8% = .08 in decimal form

10 000 ( 1 + .08)^10 =

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