Suppose the population of a town is 8,600 and is growing 3% each year. Predict the population after 3 years.

A. about 77,400 people

B. about 9,397 people

C. about 26574 people

D. about 232,200 people

Question

Suppose the population of a town is 8,600 and is growing 3% each year. Predict the population after 3 years.

A. about 77,400 people	

B. about 9,397 people	

C. about 26574 people	

D. about 232,200 people

ivettef365 · Answer

you can estimate and get the closer answer, so what is 3% of 8600

anonymous · Answer

use compound interest formula
 it will be 9397.45

anonymous · Answer

i.e. 9397 persons

ivettef365 · Answer

correct

anonymous · Answer

option B. about 9,397 people	is correct