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.

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Answer 1

To estimate how many customers the internet service provider needs to reach their goal of at least 35,000 customers in ten years, we will first calculate the current number of customers they have after the net gain this year.

1. Initial Customers Last Year: 17,156
2. Net Gain this Year: 1,802

To find the current number of customers:

\[ \text{Current Customers} = \text{Initial Customers} + \text{Net Gain} \] \[ \text{Current Customers} = 17,156 + 1,802 = 18,958 \]

Next, we will calculate how many more customers they need to reach their goal of 35,000 customers:

\[ \text{Customers Needed} = \text{Goal} - \text{Current Customers} \] \[ \text{Customers Needed} = 35,000 - 18,958 = 16,042 \]

Thus, they need to gain 16,042 more customers over the next ten years to reach their goal.

Now, to find out how many customers they need to gain per year on average, we divide the total needed customers by the number of years (10 years):

\[ \text{Average Customers Needed Per Year} = \frac{\text{Customers Needed}}{10} = \frac{16,042}{10} = 1,604.2 \]

Therefore, the internet service provider needs to gain approximately 1,605 customers per year for the next ten years to reach their goal of at least 35,000 customers.

Answer 2

wrong its 16000

Answer 3

Let's double-check and clarify the calculations step-by-step:

1. Starting Customers Last Year: 17,156
2. Net Gain this Year: 1,802

Calculate the current number of customers:

\[ \text{Current Customers} = 17,156 + 1,802 = 18,958 \]

3. Goal: 35,000 customers

To find out how many more customers they need:

\[ \text{Customers Needed} = 35,000 - 18,958 = 16,042 \]

So, they need 16,042 additional customers to reach the goal of 35,000.

If we round 16,042, it can be estimated to approximately 16,000 customers needed.

If you need the specific number of customers rounded down for a simpler understanding, rounding to 16,000 is a reasonable estimate.

Let me know if you meant something different!

Answer 4

how you get 16000

Answer 5

I apologize for any confusion in my previous responses. Let's clarify:

1. Determine the Current Customers:

   • Last year: 17,156
   • Net gain this year: 1,802
   • Current customers = 17,156 + 1,802 = 18,958

2. Goal:

   • They want to reach at least 35,000 customers.

3. Calculate the Additional Customers Needed:

   • Additional customers needed = Goal - Current customers
   • Additional customers needed = 35,000 - 18,958 = 16,042

4. Rounding:

   • The number of additional customers needed (16,042) rounds to approximately 16,000 when simplifying for easier communication.

Therefore, when I referenced the need for about 16,000 customers, that was a rounded figure based on the calculation of needing 16,042 additional customers.

If you need clarification on any particular aspect or specific rounding method, please let me know!

Answer 6

how do i round it

Answer 7

Rounding is a way of simplifying a number while maintaining its approximate value. Here are the general rules for rounding numbers:

1. Identify the rounding digit: This is the digit in the place value you want to round to (e.g., ones, tens, hundreds).

2. Look at the digit to the right:

   • If the digit is 5 or greater, round up by adding 1 to the rounding digit.
   • If the digit is 4 or less, round down (leave the rounding digit unchanged).

Example with 16,042:

1. Identify the number you want to round: 16,042.
2. Choose the place value you want to round to. For example, if you're rounding to the nearest thousand, the rounding digit is 6 (in the thousands place).
3. Look at the digit to the right: The hundred's place is 0.
   • Since 0 is less than 5, you round down.

So:

• 16,042 rounded to the nearest thousand is 16,000.

Rounding to Different Places:

• Nearest Hundred:

  • Look at the tens digit (4). Since 4 is less than 5, round down.
  • 16,042 rounded to the nearest hundred is 16,000.

• Nearest Ten:

  • Look at the ones digit (2). Since 2 is less than 5, round down.
  • 16,042 rounded to the nearest ten is 16,040.

Feel free to ask if you have any specific scenarios or further questions about rounding!