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 ten years. Estimate the number of customers they need to reach their goal. (1 point)
To estimate the number of customers needed to reach their goal, we need to calculate the net increase in customers each year for the next ten years and add it to the current number of customers.
Net increase in customers each year = 1,802 customers/year
Number of customers in ten years = 17,156 customers + (1,802 customers/year * 10 years)
= 17,156 customers + 18,020 customers
= 35,176 customers
So, the internet service provider needs at least 35,176 customers to reach their goal of 35,000 customers in ten years.