State whether the growth (or decay) is linear or exponential, and answer the associated question. The population of Jamestown is increasing at a rate of 2.5% each year. If the population is 25,000 today, what will it be in 2 years?

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State whether the growth (or decay) is linear or exponential, and answer the associated question.  The population of Jamestown is increasing at a rate of 2.5% each year.  If the population is 25,000 today, what will it be in 2 years?

Reiny · Answer

population = 25000(1.025)^2 = .... exponential