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9 January, 21:44

The population of a town grows at a rate proportional to the population present at time t. the initial population of 500 increases by 15% in 10 years. what will be the population in 50 years? (round your answer to the nearest person.)

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  1. 9 January, 21:48
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    This is a case of exponential growth. The appropriate equation, with the given data inserted, is P (t) = 500 (1+0.15) ^50

    or = 500 (1.15) ^50

    Evaluate this on your calculator.
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