The population of a certain country in 1996 was 281 million people. In​ addition, the population of the country was growing at a rate of 0.9% per year. Assuming that this growth rate​ continues, the model P(t)=281(1009)t-1996 represents the population P​ (in millions of​ people) in year t. According to this​ model, when will the population of the country reach   a. 334 million people? b. 370 million people?

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The population of a certain country in 1996 was 281 million people. In​ addition, the population of the country was growing at a rate of 0.9% per year. Assuming that this growth rate​ continues, the model

P(t)=281(1009)t-1996

represents the population P​ (in millions of​ people) in year t.

According to this​ model, when will the population of the country reach
 
a. 334 million people?
b. 370 million people?
 

 

 
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