A Population Growing at an Annual Rate R Will Triple

question 97

Multiple Choice

A population growing at an annual rate r will triple in a time t given by the formula . If the growth rate remains constant and equals 9% per year, how long will it take the population of the town to triple?

• A)2.2 years
• B)12.2 years
• C)5.3 years
• D)6.6 years
• E)1 years

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Definitions:

Cost Drivers

Factors that cause the cost of a product or service to change.

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A method in cost accounting where a single rate is used to allocate all of a plant's manufacturing overhead costs to its products.

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