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The population in a small city is expanding and its current population (P) is given by the equation P = P0(1.13))^n where P0 is 125,000 and n is 14. What is the city's current population?

A. 691,844

B. 227,500

C. 1,977,500

D. 492

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Need Help PLease?? 
The population in a small city is expanding and its current population (P) is given by the equation P = P0(1.13))^n where P0 is 125,000 and n is 14.  What is the city's current population?

A. 691,844

B. 227,500

C. 1,977,500

D. 492

texaschic101 · Answer

P = 125,000(1.13^14)
P = 125,000(5.5348)
P = 691,850 --- its a little off because I rounded, but your answer is A