Question

A town has a population of 5000 and

grows at 2% every year. What will be the
population after 5 years, to the nearest
whole number?

Answer 1

5500

Explanation:

2% of 5000 = 100

(To solve, try 5000 x 0.02)

100 x 5 = 500

The population will be 5500 after 5 years.