After years of maintaining steady population of 32,000 the population of town begins to grow exponentially. After 1 year and an increase of 8% per year, the population is 34,560. Which equations can be used to predict y the number of people living in town after x years (Round population values to the nearest whole number)

Question

Mathematics

Guest

8 January, 05:57

After years of maintaining steady population of 32,000 the population of town begins to grow exponentially. After 1 year and an increase of 8% per year, the population is 34,560. Which equations can be used to predict y the number of people living in town after x years (Round population values to the nearest whole number)

+4

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Myles Blackwell · Answer 1

Answer: y = 32,000 (1.08) ^c

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that the initial population

P = 32000

t = 1 year

R = 8%

Y = 34,560

To predict y the number of people living in town after x years

t = x

Y = P (1 + 8%) ^t

Y = 32000 (1.08) ^x