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A town has a population of 26,000. If it grows by 8% each year, what will the population be after 2 years?

  1. 30,160
  2. 28,080
  3. 32,753
  4. 30,326

Answer

D. 30,326

Solution

26,000 × (1.08)² = 30,326.4 ≈ 30,326. (Growth is compounded, not 16% simple.)

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