The US Population Is Approximated by the Function Where P(t)

question 213

Multiple Choice

The U.S. population is approximated by the function where P(t) is measured in millions of people and t is measured in 30-year intervals, with t = 0 corresponding to 1930. What is the expected population of the United States in 2050 ( t = 4 ) ?

• A) 616.6 millions
• B) 398.6 millions
• C) 401.6 millions
• D) 404.0 millions

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