SOLUTION: In 1990, 28% of babies in the United States were boren to parents who were not married. Throughout the 1990s, this increased by approx. 0.6% per year. If this trend continues in wh

Question 52886: In 1990, 28% of babies in the United States were boren to parents who were not married. Throughout the 1990s, this increased by approx. 0.6% per year. If this trend continues in which year will 37% of babies be born out of wedlock?

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The increase from 28% to 37% is 9%. If the rate goes up by 0.6% per year then it will take 9/0.6=15 years so the rate should by 37% in 2005.
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