Question

The population of Oak Forest is increasing at a rate of 4% per year. If the population is 74,145 today, what will it be in three years?

Answer 1

83,403

Step-by-step explanation: Take 74,145 and multiply it by 4%. Then take that number and add it to the 74,145 and that'll give you year one. For year 2 you'll take your total from year 1 and multiply it by the 4% growth rate then you'll add the 4% to what your ending from year 1 and that'll give you your total growth after 2 years. Then you'll take your ending total from year 2 and multiply it by 4% and then you'll add that 4% to the total end from year 2 and that'll give you your total growth of 4% every year for 3 consecutive years.

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