The population of a city is 45,000 and decreases 2% each year. If the trend continues, what will the population be after 15 yrs?
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Responses
about 14,746
about 14,746
about 33,236
about 33,236
about 41,100
about 41,100
about 47,504
about 47,504
To calculate the population after 15 years, you need to calculate 2% of the current population (45,000) and subtract it from the current population each year for 15 years.
2% of 45,000 = 0.02 * 45,000 = 900
After 1 year: 45,000 - 900 = 44,100
After 2 years: 44,100 - 900 = 43,200
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After 15 years: 45,000 - (15 * 900) = 32,100
Therefore, the population of the city after 15 years will be about 32,100.
None of the given options match the correct answer.