SOLUTION: Help with exponential functions homework The population of a town has grown at an annual rate of approximately 2.7%. How long will it take for its population of 18 450 people to

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The population of a town has grown at an annual rate of approximately 2.7%. How long will it take for its population of 18 450 people to double at this growth rate?

Answer by josmiceli(19441)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Take the log of both sides


About 26 yrs

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