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A town has a population of 22,000. If it grows by 8% each year, what will the population be after 2 years?
- 25,520
- 23,760
- 27,714
- 25,661
Answer
D. 25,661
Solution
22,000 × (1.08)² = 25,660.8 ≈ 25,661. (Growth is compounded, not 16% simple.)
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