A) Determine an equation for the population with respect to the number of years after 2014 , assuming that the population increases at a constant rate. Solution The function will be of the form p = a r n , where a is the initial population, r is the rate of increase, n is the time in years and p is the population. p = 584 , 513 ( 1.0002 ) n b) Using this model, estimate the population of Wyoming in 17 years. solution Here, n = 17 . p = 584 , 513 ( 1.002 ) 17 p = 604 , 708 c) Using this model, determine in how many years it will take for the population to exceed 600 , 000 .
