The percentage of Brazil's population that lives in urban areas can be modeled by U(x)= 72 + 4.33 ln x, where x> 1(equal to or greater than) is the number of years after 1990. Evaluate U(24) and interpret the result. Predict when urbanization will first reach 88%.

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The percentage of Brazil's population that lives in urban areas can be modeled by U(x)= 72 + 4.33 ln x, where x> 1(equal to or greater than) is the number of years after 1990.

Evaluate U(24) and interpret the result.

Predict when urbanization will first reach 88%.

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