Question

using the equation y= 76(1.013)x predict the population of the U.S. in the year 2010. use x=110 as this is 110 years after 1900. round to the nearest year

Answer 1

No, the equation must be compound growth, power law:

y = 76(1.013)^x

growing 1.3% per year. Calculator should have this. ans: 314.7,
in millions.