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) About Me  (Show Source):
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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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Appleville: 1000 in 2010, and will have 2000 in 2020, 4000 in 2030, 8000 people in 2040,16000 people in 2050
Bridgetown:3000in 2010, and will have 4500 in 2020, 600 in 2030, 7500 people in 2040,9000 people in 2050
8000+%3E+7500, so 2040 will be first census year where Appleville is larger than Bridgetown
answer:
C. 2040