Exponential functions people population

Question

Statesville's population in 2010 was about 24,400, and was growing by about 1% each year. If this continues, what will Statesville's population be in 2020? [Round to the nearest person.]

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Answer 1

P = 24,400e^.01(10) = 24,400e^.1 e=about 2.732, use a calculator with log/exponential functions

= about 26,966 population in 2020