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-The Population of a Country in 2010 Was $0.804 \%$

question 261

Multiple Choice

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-The population of a country in 2010 was approximately 35 million with an annual growth rate of $0.804 \%$ . At this rate, the population $P ( t )$ (in millions) can be approximated by $P ( t ) = 35 ( 1.00809 ) ^ { t }$ where $t$ is the time in years since 2010 .
a. Evaluate $P ( 0 )$ and interpret its meaning in the context of this problem.
b. Evaluate $P ( 6 )$ and interpret its meaning in the context of this problem. Round the population value to the nearest million.

• A) a. The population increases by approximately 35 million in the first year.
• b. The population in 2,016 will be approximately 38 million more people.
• B) a. The initial population in 2010 was approximately 35 million.
• b. The population in 2,016 will be approximately 37 million.
• C) a. The population increases by approximately 35 million in the first year.
• b. The population in 2,016 will be approximately 38 million.
• D) a. The initial population in 2010 was approximately 35 million.
• b. The population in 2,016 will be approximately 37 million more people.

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