an internet service provider had a total of 17,156 customers last year. They gained a net of 1,802 customers this year. they hope to reach at least 35,000 customers in 10 years. Estimate the number of customers they need to reach their goal
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To estimate the number of customers needed to reach the goal in 10 years, we first need to determine the average yearly increase in customers.
In the previous year, the internet service provider gained a net of 1,802 customers. Thus, the average yearly increase is 1,802 customers / 1 year = 1,802 customers/year.
Now, let's calculate how many customers the internet service provider would have after 10 years if the average yearly increase continues.
After 10 years, the number of customers gained would be 1,802 customers/year * 10 years = 18,020 customers.
So, the estimated number of customers would be the initial number of customers + customers gained after 10 years = 17,156 customers + 18,020 customers = 35,176 customers.
Therefore, the internet service provider would have approximately 35,176 customers in 10 years.