Suppose the population of a town is 2,700 and is growing 4% each year.

a. Write an equation to model the population growth.

b. Predict the population after 12 years.

Question

Angie Glover

Mathematics

5 October, 09:59

Suppose the population of a town is 2,700 and is growing 4% each year.

a. Write an equation to model the population growth.

b. Predict the population after 12 years.

+3

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Jazlene Rocha · Answer 1

Part A

Y (x) = 2700 (1+0.04) ^x

Y (x) = 2700 (1.04) ^x

where x is the number of years

Part B

Y (12) = 2,700 * (1.04) ^ (12) = 4,322.78

Round your answer to get 4323

Suppose the population of a town is 2,700 and is growing 4% each year.a. Write an equation to model the population growth.b. Predict the population after 12 years.

Suppose the population of a town is 2,700 and is growing 4% each year.

a. Write an equation to model the population growth.

b. Predict the population after 12 years.