The number of students at a school increases at a rate proportional to its current size. In 2005, the school had 1700 students. In 2009, the school had 1850 students. Answer the following. 4) Determine what year the school's population will reach 2100. 5) Determine the rate at which the population is increasing in 2010. Include units in your answer.

The number of students at a school increases at a rate proportional to its current size. In 2005, the school had 1700 students. In 2009, the school had 1850 students. Answer the following. 4) Determine what year the school's population will reach 2100. 5) Determine the rate at which the population is increasing in 2010. Include units in your answer.

Intermediate Algebra

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285195728

Author:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters

Publisher:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters

Chapter4: Rational Expressions

Section4.CR: Review Problem Set

Problem 45CR: In a physicians practice the ratio of patients on Medicare insurance to patients insured by other...

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