Suppose the population of a city has been growing at a rate of 2.5% per year for each of the last 8 years. If the current population is 220, 000, estimate the population 8 years ago. Round your answer to the nearest person.

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Section7.9: Geometric Sequences As Exponential Functions
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Suppose the population of a city has been growing at a rate of 2.5% per year for each of the
last 8 years. If the current population is 220, 000, estimate the population 8 years ago. Round your answer
to the nearest person.
Transcribed Image Text:Suppose the population of a city has been growing at a rate of 2.5% per year for each of the last 8 years. If the current population is 220, 000, estimate the population 8 years ago. Round your answer to the nearest person.
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