Math Problem Statement
A town's population has been growing linearly. In 2003, the population was 62,400 people, and the population has been growing by approximately 3,600 people each year.
Write the formula for the function which represents the population of this town years after 2003.
Use this function to determine the population of this town in the year 2015. In 2015, the population will be people.
Solution
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Linear Functions
Formulas
P(t) = P_0 + rt
P(t) = 62,400 + 3,600t
Theorems
Linear Growth Model
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10