A town in the mid west has been experiencing a steady population decline of 5.5 % per year for the past decade. If there were 13850 residents in the year 2011 and the trend continues, what will the population be in the year 2019? Round your answer to the nearest person.

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A town in the mid west has been experiencing a steady population decline of 5.5 % per year for the past decade. If there were 13850 residents in the year 2011 and the trend continues, what will the population be in the year 2019?  Round your answer to the nearest person.

anonymous · Answer

$$13852\times (94.5)^8$$ and a calculator