Write an exponential function to model the following situation.
A population of 130,000 grows 4% per year for 15 years.
How much will the popluation be after 15 years?
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Write an exponential function to model the following situation A population of 130000 grows 4 per year for 15 years How much will the popluation be after 15 yea class=

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Answer:

234000

Step-by-step explanation:

Given data

population =130,000

Rate=4%

Time= 15 years

The  expression for the growth is

y=P(1+r)^x

substitute

y=130000(1+0.04)^15

y=130000(1.04)^15

y=130000*1.800

y=234000

Hence the new population figure is 234000