Question

A city has a population of 390,000 people. Suppose that each year the population grows by 8.75%. What will the population be after 12 years?

Answer 1

The population will be 799,500 people

Explanation:

1. 0.0875 x 390,000 = 34,125

2. 34,125 x 12 = 409,500

3. 409,500 + 390,000 = 799,500