Question

the population of dubai at the end of 2012 was 2.1 million. this was predicted to increase at the rate of 6% each year. calculate the predicted population of dubai at the end of 2015

Answer 1

Answer:

Population at the end of 2015 is 2.5 million.

Step-by-step explanation:

Population of Dubai at the end of 2012 is 2.1 million.

Rate of increase of population is 6%

Population at the end of 2013 is 2.1 million +(6% of 2.1 million) =2.226 million.

Population at the end of 2014= 2.226 million + 6% of 2.226 million = 2.35956 million.

Population at the end of 2015 is = 2.35956 million + 6% of 2.35956 million = 2.5 million.

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Population at the end of 2015 is 2.5 million.

Step-by-step explanation:

Population of Dubai at the end of 2012 is 2.1 million.

Rate of increase of population is 6%

Population at the end of 2013 is 2.1 million +(6% of 2.1 million) =2.226 million.

Population at the end of 2014= 2.226 million + 6% of 2.226 million = 2.35956 million.

Population at the end of 2015 is = 2.35956 million + 6% of 2.35956 million = 2.5 million.