The population of a certain municipality increases at a rate equal to the square of the population. If the present population is 90,000, how long will it take for the population to reach 160,000? 150 years c. 200 years 180 years d. 250 years a. b.

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14. The population of a certain municipality increases at a rate equal to the
square of the population. If the present population is 90,000, how long
will it take for the population to reach 160,000?
a.
150 years
c. 200 years
b.
180 years
d. 250 years
Transcribed Image Text:14. The population of a certain municipality increases at a rate equal to the square of the population. If the present population is 90,000, how long will it take for the population to reach 160,000? a. 150 years c. 200 years b. 180 years d. 250 years
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