Question

Complete the table shown to the right for the population

growth model for a certain country
2004 Population(millions) 42.4
Projected 2022 Population
(millions)____
Projected Growth Rate, k 0.0145
The projected 2022 population is ____ million

Answer 1

Answer: ≈ 55.045

Explanation:

The formula is A=Pe^rt

A = (?) projected population

P = 42.4 (current population)

r = 0.0145 (growth rate)

t = 18 (difference between years: 2022 - 2004)

A = 42.4e^0.0145(18)

A = 42.4e^0.261

A = 42.4(1.298227665)

A ≈ 55.045