In 2007, it is estimated that the united states used about 101,000 quadrillion thermal units. if u. s energy consumption increases at a rate of about 0.5% annually, what amount of energy will the united states use in 2020?

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7 January, 17:20

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Eli · Answer 1

101,000 * (1+0.005) ^ (2,020-2,017)

=102,522.59

In 2007, it is estimated that the united states used about 101,000 quadrillion thermal units. if u. s energy consumption increases at a rate of about 0.5% annually, what amount of energy will the united states use in 2020?(show the work)