Question

Create a scatterplot for the following population data, using t = 0 to stand for 1950. Then

estimate the population of Namibia in the years 1940, 1997, and 2005. Note: Population
values are in thousands. (Hint: Begin by determining which row is the x-value and which row
is the y-value)

Answer 1

The population of Namibia in the years 1940, 1997, and 2005 was 371.2 , 1671.64 and 2064.74 respectively.

Explanation:

Refer the attached figure

We will use equation calculator to find the equation of given plot

`y = 483.36 * e^0.0264x`

We are supposed to find the population of Namibia in the years 1940, 1997, and 2005.

x values are years

y values are population

For 1940,
`x = -10, y = y = 483.36 * e^(0.0264(-10)) = 371.2`

For 1997,
`x = 47, y = y = 483.36 * e^(0.0264 * 47) = 1671.64`

For 2005,
`x = 55, y = y = 483.36 * e^(0.0264 * 55) = 2064.74`

Hence The population of Namibia in the years 1940, 1997, and 2005 was 371.2 , 1671.64 and 2064.74 respectively.