The current population of a small town is 4210 people. It is believed that town's population is tripling every 11 years. Approximate the population of the town 8 years from now. residents (round to nearest whole number)

The current population of a small town is 4210 people. It is believed that town's population is tripling every 11 years. Approximate the population of the town 8 years from now. residents (round to nearest whole number)

College Algebra

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Author:Jay Abramson

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Chapter9: Sequences, Probability And Counting Theory

Section9.4: Series And Their Notations

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The current population of a small town is 4210 people. It is believed that town's population is tripling every 11 years.
Approximate the population of the town 8 years from now.
residents (round to nearest whole number)

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