Question

Year 1960 1975 1990 2005 2020 (est.) Population P(t) 200,000 240,000 288,000 345,600 414,720 According to the data, what would the population be in 2010? [Note: The function is P(t) = (200)(1.01223)t . A) 367,274 B) 367,987 C) 368,254 D) 368,640

Answer 1

The correct answer is Choice A) 367,274.

The chart for this data starts in the year 1960. We are looking for the population during year 2010. That is 50 years later.

To find the answer, just input 50 for t in the equation.

P(50) = 200(1.01223)^50