Question

The equation y=31314*1.06^x estimates the population of a town x years after the years 1995. what is the estimated population of the town in the year 2000

A) 33,193
B) 39,533
C) 41,905
D) 44,420

Answer 1

C) 41,905

Step-by-step explanation:

y=41,905

Answer 2

Thank you for posting your question here. The estimated population of the town in the year 2000 is letter C which is 41,905. Below is the solution:

Let P is the population of the town
x = to 5 since from 1995 to 2000

P = 31314 * 1.06^x
P = 31314 * 1.06^5
P = 31314 * 1.3382255776
P = 41905.19 to round of 41905