Suppose the population of a town is 3,400 in 2000. The population decreases at a rate of 2% every 20 years. What will be the projected population in 2040? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

options:

a) 4,115

b) 3,985

c) 3,265

d) 5,265

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Sarah May

4 June, 17:40

Suppose the population of a town is 3,400 in 2000. The population decreases at a rate of 2% every 20 years. What will be the projected population in 2040? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

options:

a) 4,115

b) 3,985

c) 3,265

d) 5,265

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Phoenix Arellano · Answer 1

The formula would be

A=p (1-r) ^t

P 3400

R 0.02

Since it decreases every 20 years

From 2000 to 2040 it decreases 2 times so

T 2

A=3,400 * (1-0.02) ^ (2)

A=3,265

It's c

Suppose the population of a town is 3,400 in 2000. The population decreases at a rate of 2% every 20 years. What will be the projected population in 2040? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.options:a) 4,115b) 3,985c) 3,265d) 5,265

Suppose the population of a town is 3,400 in 2000. The population decreases at a rate of 2% every 20 years. What will be the projected population in 2040? Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

options:

a) 4,115

b) 3,985

c) 3,265

d) 5,265