Question

The population of a town y years after 1970 is 31,787 + 1,735y.

Which statement is correct?
A.
The population increased by 1,735 people each year after 1970.

B.
The population decreased by 1,735 people each year after 1970.

C.
The population decreased by 31,787 people each year after 1970.

D.
The population increased by 31,787 people each year after 1970.

Answer 1

The population of a town y years after 1970 is;

31,787 + 1,735y.

From the results above;

y represents the number years

So the population increased by 1,735 people each year after 1970.

Population after y years = 31,787 + 1,735y

The correct choice is 'A.'