Question

The population in Smalltown in 2010 was 45,230 people and is growing exponentially at a rate of 2%. What will the population be in 2030?
A) 67,209
B) 67,475
C) 81,928
D) 82,414

Answer 1

Answer:

Let P(t) = population t years after 2010

           = 45230e0.02t

Population in 2030 = P(20)

                           = 45230e0.4≈ 6747