The rate of change of the population of a small town is d/dt (P) = k*P where P is the population, f is time in years and k is the growth rate.   If P = 20000 when t = 3 and P = 30000 when t = 5 what is the population when 10? Round your answer to the nearest integer.

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The rate of change of the population of a small town is d/dt (P) = k*P where P is the population, f is time in years and k is the growth rate.

 

If P = 20000 when t = 3 and P = 30000 when t = 5 what is the population when 10? Round your answer to the nearest integer.

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