Suppose the population of a town is 15,200 and is growing 2% each year.

Write an equation to model the population growth.

Predict the population after 10 years.

1. So the current population of the town is 15 200 and is growing per year with 2%.
Find the population number after 10 years.
First, let’s find the value of 2% in decimal form
=> 2/100
=> 0.02
Now, let’s try to solve
Population = 15 200 ( 1 + (0.02 x 10) )
Population = 15 200 ( 1 + 0.2 )
Population = 15 200 + 3040
Population = 18 240
Thus, in 10 years, the town’s population will increase to 18 240.

Answered by taskmasters | 2024-06-10

The equation model is P = Po * e^rt
The population after 10 years = 18, 559 (most approximately) ;

Answered by ikarus | 2024-06-12

The population growth can be modeled by the equation P = 15,200 (1.02)^t. After 10 years, the predicted population will be approximately 18,550. This is based on a 2% annual growth rate.
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Answered by ikarus | 2024-12-23