SOLUTION: Every ten years, the Census counts how many people are living in every town in the United States. The 2010 Census showed that 1,000 people were living in Appleville, and 3,000 peop

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Question 1179026: Every ten years, the Census counts how many people are living in every town in the United States. The 2010 Census showed that 1,000 people were living in Appleville, and 3,000 people were living in Bridgetown. The population of Appleville is predicted to double every ten years. The population of Bridgetown is predicted to increase by 1,500 every ten years. If the predictions come true, what will be the first census year that will show Applevillewith a larger population than Bridgetown?
A. 2020
B. 2030
C. 2040
D. 2050
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, MathLover1:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi
     Appleville  Bridgetown
2020  2000         4500
2030  4000         6000
2040  8000         7500
2050
what will be the first census year that will show Appleville 
with a larger population than Bridgetown: 2040
Wish You the Best in your Studies.


Answer by MathLover1(20849)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Appleville: in , and will have in , in , people in , people in
Bridgetown:in , and will have in , in , people in , people in
, so will be first census year where Appleville is larger than Bridgetown
answer:
C.

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