The population of a city is 50,000. The city grows continuously by 2% per year. If this trend continues, in how many years will the city be growing by 1,300 people per year? It will be in approximtely years. (If necessary, round to nearest tenth of a year.)

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The population of a city is 50,000. The city grows continuously by 2% per year.
If this trend continues, in how many years will the city be growing by 1,300 people per year?
It will be in approximtely years.
(If necessary, round to nearest tenth of a year.)
Transcribed Image Text:The population of a city is 50,000. The city grows continuously by 2% per year. If this trend continues, in how many years will the city be growing by 1,300 people per year? It will be in approximtely years. (If necessary, round to nearest tenth of a year.)
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