Math Problem Statement
In 2017, the populations of China and India were approximately 1.379 and 1.282 billion people,120 respectively. However, the annual population growth rate of China was 0.41% while the population of India was growing by 1.17% each year. If these growth rates remain constant, when will the population of India exceed that of China?
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Exponential Growth
Inequalities
Logarithms
Formulas
P(t) = P_0 × (1 + r)^t
1.282 × (1 + 0.0117)^t > 1.379 × (1 + 0.0041)^t
Theorems
Exponential Growth Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 10-12