College Algebra
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ISBN: 9781938168383
Author: Jay Abramson
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Chapter 4.2, Problem 18SE
For the following exercises, consider this scenario: A town has an initial population of 75,000. It grows at a constant rate of 2,500 per year for 5 years.
What is the output in the year 12 years from the onset of the model?
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Chapter 4 Solutions
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