In the 2000 U.S. Census, a small city had a population of 50,000. By 2010, the population had reached 72,387. If the city grows continuously by the same percent each year, when will the population be growing at a rate of 4,000 people per year?

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In the 2000 U.S. Census, a small city had a population of 50,000. By 2010, the population had reached 72,387. If the city grows continuously by the same percent
each year, when will the population be growing at a rate of 4,000 people per year?
It will be approximately years after 2000.
(If necessary, round to nearest tenth of a year.)
Transcribed Image Text:In the 2000 U.S. Census, a small city had a population of 50,000. By 2010, the population had reached 72,387. If the city grows continuously by the same percent each year, when will the population be growing at a rate of 4,000 people per year? It will be approximately years after 2000. (If necessary, round to nearest tenth of a year.)
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