SOLUTION: In 2006, the population of a certain city was 18,836. If the relative growth rate has been 6.1% since 1988, what was the population of the city in 1988?
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Question 808093: In 2006, the population of a certain city was 18,836. If the relative growth rate has been 6.1% since 1988, what was the population of the city in 1988?
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let = the population in 1988
I can say:
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