suppose the population of a certain city has been doubling every 30 years and the population was 48,000 in 1900. what will the population be in 2020?

Zakhar asked May 23, 2023

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Zakhar asked May 23, 2023

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Answer:

768000

Explanation:

From 1900 to 2020 = 120 means that it doubles 4 times ( once every 30 years)

=> 48000 * 2 ^ 4 = 768000

Jeff Padgett answered May 27, 2023

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