To project the population from 2024 to 2034 using different growth models—arithmetic, geometric, and exponential—based on a 2.3% annual population change rate, we'll calculate the expected population for each year under each model. The initial population in 2024 is assumed to be $P_0 = 184,389$.

1. Arithmetic Growth Model:

In an arithmetic growth model, the population increases by a constant absolute amount each year. This amount is derived from the initial population growth rate.

• Annual Growth Amount: $\Delta P = P_0 \times \frac{2.3}{100} = 184,389 \times 0.023 = 4,240.947$

• Population in Year $n$ (where $n$ is the number of years after 2024): $P(n) = P_0 + n \times \Delta P$

2. Geometric Growth Model:

In a geometric growth model, the population increases by a constant percentage each year.

• Annual Growth Factor: $r = 1 + \frac{2.3}{100} = 1.023$

• Population in Year $n$: $P(n) = P_0 \times r^n$

3. Exponential Growth Model:

In an exponential growth model, the population grows continuously at a constant rate.

• Exponential Growth Formula: $P(t) = P_0 \times e^{rt}$ where $r = \frac{2.3}{100} = 0.023$ and $t$ is the number of years after 2024.

Let's compute the projected populations for each year from 2024 to 2034 under each model.

Projected Population Calculations:

I'll calculate the populations using the formulas above.Here are the projected populations for each year from 2024 to 2034 using the arithmetic, geometric, and exponential growth models:

Year	Arithmetic Growth	Geometric Growth	Exponential Growth
2024	184,389	184,389	184,389
2025	188,629	188,629	188,679
2026	192,871	192,968	193,069
2027	197,112	197,407	197,561
2028	201,353	201,947	202,158
2029	205,594	206,592	206,861
2030	209,835	211,343	211,674
2031	214,076	216,204	216,599
2032	218,317	221,177	221,638
2033	222,558	226,264	226,795
2034	226,798	231,468	232,072

Summary:

• Arithmetic Growth: Adds a constant population increase of approximately 4,241 each year.
• Geometric Growth: Multiplies the population by a constant factor of 1.023 each year.
• Exponential Growth: Assumes continuous growth, leading to slightly higher population estimates compared to the geometric model by 2034.

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Related Questions:

1. How do the different models affect long-term population projections?
2. What are the implications of using an arithmetic model versus a geometric or exponential model for planning purposes?
3. How does the choice of growth model impact resource allocation in urban planning?
4. Can you explain the significance of the growth rate in each model?
5. How would a change in the growth rate (e.g., from 2.3% to 3%) affect the projections?

Tip: Always consider the nature of the system (linear vs. exponential) when choosing a growth model for predictions.