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An island has a popularity of 1500 and is growing at a rate of 3% per year. what will the popularity be after 6 years?

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User Fret
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Explanation:

Growth in population each year = 3%(1500)

= 3/100 × 1500

= 3 × 15

= 45

Therefore, the growth in population in 6 years

= 6 × 3%(1500)

= 6 × 45

= 270

Hence, the population after 6 years = 1500 + 270

= 1770

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