Question

The population of a city in Texas is about 1,030,000. The population of the city in t years can be predicted using the equation P = 1,030,000(1.12)t. According to this equation, what will the approximate population of the city be in 9 years? 10,382,400

Answer 1

To predict the population in nine years, substitute 9 for t in the equation and simplify:

P = 1,030,000(1.12)9

= 1,030,000 ∙ 2.77

= 2,853,100.

Explanation:

Answer 2

2,856,271

Explanation:

We presume your equation is intended to be ...

P = 1,030,000(1.12)^t

To find the prediction in 9 years, put 9 where t is and do the arithmetic.

P = 1030000(1.12^9) ≈ 2,856,271

In 9 years, the population is predicted to be about 2,856,271.