The population of a small town is 23,781 and has been continuously declining at a rate of 3.2% each year. What is the approximate population of the town in 17 years?

10,844

13,803

13,681

40,972

Question

The population of a small town is 23,781 and has been continuously declining at a rate of 3.2% each year. What is the approximate population of the town in 17 years?

 10,844

 13,803

 13,681

 40,972

anonymous · Answer

23781x .032 = 761per year less so  17yrs x 761=12937 people less 23781-12937 = 10844