The population of a town increases at the rate of 1% each year. Today the town’s population is 8,500. What will the population be in five years?
a.
about 8,456 people
c.
about 8,934 people
b.
about 8,684 people
d.
about 9,116 people

Question

The population of a town increases at the rate of 1% each year. Today the town’s population is 8,500. What will the population be in five years?
a.
about 8,456 people
c.
about 8,934 people
b.
about 8,684 people
d.
about 9,116 people

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

C.
Multiply 8500x 1% = 85.
Multiply 85 by number of years. 85 x 5 = 425.
Add 425 to 8500. 8500+ 425 = 8925
So your answer is C. About 8,934 people

anonymous · Answer

Help me with a couple more please?

anonymous · Answer

I would, but my class is out in 3 minutes. I hope I was able to help you with this question though!

anonymous · Answer

Its okay, thank you so much ! (:

anonymous · Answer

You're welcome! Good Luck!