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A town has a population of 20,000. If it grows by 3% each year, what will the population be after 2 years?

  1. 21,200
  2. 20,600
  3. 21,855
  4. 21,218

Answer

D. 21,218

Solution

20,000 × (1.03)² = 21,218. (Growth is compounded, not 6% simple.)

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