Question

the initial population of a town is 16,237 and it grows with a doubling time of 24 years. what will the popluation be in 2 years.

Answer 1

Answer: 17,203 people

Explanation:

The formula for solving this is;

`P(t) = P_(0) (2)^(t/dt)`

Where;

P(t) is the population at time t

`P_(0)` is the initial population

t is the year of interest

dt is the amount of time it takes to double.

`P(t) = P_(0) (2)^(t/dt)`

`P(2) = 16,237 (2)^(2/24)`

= 17,202.50

= 17,203 people