<PRE><B>Question 889790</B>
During the last 10 years, the population of a town increased from 640 to 10,320. What percent of increase does this represent?
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10320 = 640r^10
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16.125 = r^10
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r = 1.32
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Ans:: 32% per year
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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