The Population of a Certain Country Was $2,345,235$ In $1985$ And $3,458,377$ In $1995 .$

question 4

Essay

The population of a certain country was $2,345,235$ in $1985$ and $3,458,377$ in $1995 .$ Assume that the growth is exponential.
(a) Find a formula for the population $t$ years after $1985 .$
(b) Find the time required for the population to double.
(c) Use the data to predict the population in the year $2005 .$

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Definitions:

Net Present Value

An approach used in capital budgeting to determine the profitability of an investment or project by calculating the difference between the present value of cash inflows and the present value of cash outflows over a period of time.

Salvage Value

The predicted worth of an asset upon reaching the end of its service life.

Discount Rate

The discount rate applied to calculate the present value of future cash flows.

Automated Equipment

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