The population of a town is 24,721 and declines continuously at a rate of 2.9% each year. What is the approximate population of the town in 12 years? (5 points) 16,118

17,366

17,455

35,011

The starting population of the town is 24,721 and it's population growth rate is -2.9% per year (negative because it's declining, not growing).

Since the town loses 2.9% of its population per year, find what 2.9% of the town is and then multiply it by 12. Subtract that from the starting population to get your final answer.

So...

24,721 × 2.9% = 716.909 ≈ 717 people per year

717 × 12 = 8,604

24,721 - 8,604 = 16,117

a. 16,118

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