Question

The Township of Brock is growing at a rate of 6.5% per annum. How many people are there in Brock Township now, if there will be 15 000 in 4.5 years?

So far i have: A=P(1+i)^n
15 000= P (1+0.65)^4.5

Answer 1

Okay, so what's the problem? Solve for P.....

Answer 2

yes

Answer 3

i just don't know how to go about solving it

Answer 4

divide off the 1.65^4.5

Answer 5

and..

Answer 6

and hit enter in the calculator

Answer 7

omg duhh thanks

Answer 8

\[A = P(1+r)^t\]
\[\frac{A}{(1+r)^t} = P\]