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Tacoma's population in 2000 was about 200 thousand, and has been growing by about 8% each year. If this continues, what will Tacoma's population be in 2010?

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oliviar150

Answer:

P(15) = (200,000)(1.08)15 = 634,434

Step-by-step explanation:

If the population at the beginning of 2000 was 200,000

Then the growth equation is P = Po(1.08)(y)     where year year 2000 was year 1 or y = 1

At the end of 2015 or  2015-2000 = 15 years later, or at the end of the 15th year
If the population at the beginning of 2000 was 200,000

Then the growth equation is P = Po(1.08)(y) where year year 2000 was year 1 or y = 1

At the end of 2015 or 2015-2000 = 15 years later, or at the end of the 15th year:

Population P(15) = (200,000)(1.08)15 = 634,434 (
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