SOLUTION: In 1992, the population of the United States was about 249 million and the exponential growth is 0.9% per year. What will the population be in 2000?

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Question 978575: In 1992, the population of the United States was about 249 million and the exponential growth is 0.9% per year. What will the population be in 2000?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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y=p%2A%281.009%29 gives quantity after 1 year.

After any t years, y=p%2A1.009%5Et.

2000-1992=8, and if p=249 million people,
y=249%2A1.009%5E8
highlight%28y=268%29 million