Question

In 1980, Town A had a population of 1500 people and the population increased by 250 people each year. In 1980, Town B had a population of 400 people and the population increased by 18% each year

Answer 1

t is the number of years since 1980

1,500 + 250t = 400(1.18^t)

t = 15.77 years (sometime in 1995)