Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
We would apply the formula for exponential growth which is expressed as
y = b(1 + r)^t
Where
y represents the population, t years after 2010.
t represents the number of years.
b represents the initial population.
r represents rate of growth.
From the information given,
b = 2.13 × 10^6
r = 2.4% = 2.4/100 = 0.024
Therefore, the equation that you can use to predict the population for the number of years after 2010 is
y = 2.13 × 10^6(1 + 0.024)^t
y = 2.13 × 10^6(1.024)^t
