Question

At the beginning of 1995, the town of Canyon Ridge had 1,700 residents. The rate of population growth after that was 6% per year. Estimate the population at the beginning of 2005.
a. about 102 residents
b. about 3,044 residents
c. about 3,502 residents
d. about 1,802 residents

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Remember pe^(rt)
So just plug in the principle (starting) ammoun, the rate of growth and the time (in years)

Answer 3

can you please help me, and explain because I don't have very long to solve this. :(

Answer 4

I need the answer help more please. Guide me through this! :(

Answer 5

This is just a plug in chug. You have the exponential growth formula pe^(rt)
p = principle amount or starting amount
r = rate of growth (interest if talking money)
and t in the time period, generally in years.

So what do you think p,r, and t are in this question?

Answer 6

p = 1,700
r = 6%
t = 1995

Answer 7

the t you are going to be using is the final year - initial year or 10. Now just plug that in.

Answer 8

how do i plug it in whats the formula?

Answer 9

pe^(rt)

Answer 10

pe?

Answer 11

1700^(6% x 1995)

Answer 12

I have 5 minutes left to answer this!!