The 1980 population of the united states was approximately 231 million, and the population has been growing continuously at a rate of 1.03% per year. predict the population n(t) in the year 2045 if this growth trend continues. (round your answer to one decimal place.)

  451.2 million

Step-by-step explanation:

We can write the exponential growth equation as ...

  N(t) = 231·e^(0.0103(t-1980))

Then N(2045) = 231·e^(0.0103(2045-1980)) = 231·e^0.6695 ≈ 451.2

The population is predicted to be 451.2 million in 2045 if the growth continues at the same rate.

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