SOLUTION: If p represents the world population in billiond and y represent the number of years after 1960, then the world oopulation after 1960 can be closely approximated by the equation p=

Question 1152982: If p represents the world population in billiond and y represent the number of years after 1960, then the world oopulation after 1960 can be closely approximated by the equation p=0.077y+ 3.04. Which number most closely approximates the predicted population of the world, in billions, in the year 2015?
A.4.20billion
B.6.51 billion
C.7.28 billion
D.14.59 billion
Found 2 solutions by josmiceli, MathLover1:
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
, so

The answer is C. 7.28 billion

Answer by MathLover1(20850) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

first find the number of years from to

=>

answer: C. billion

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