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A town has a population of 6,000. If it grows by 5% each year, what will the population be after 2 years?
- 6,600
- 6,615
- 6,300
- 6,946
Answer
B. 6,615
Solution
6,000 × (1.05)² = 6,615. (Growth is compounded, not 10% simple.)
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