Question

The population of a school and is increasing at a rate of 2%per year;6yearsPLEASE HElp
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Answer 1

It can be modeled with the equation
`A=P(1.02)^6` but needs a starting population number to finish.

Explanation:

To find the population in a future year, use the formula:

`A = P (1+/-r)^t`

where A is the amount, p is the starting population, r is 2% or 0.02, and t is the number of years.

Since the population is increasing it is addition. Substitute r=0.02 and t=6. Without a starting population, we cannot find the population in 6 years.

`A = P (1+r)^t\\A=P(1+0.02)^6\\A=P(1.02)^6`