The population of a country was 66 million in 1987 and the continuous exponential growth rate was estimated at 1.5% per year. Assuming that the population of the country continues to follow an exponential growth model, find the projected population in 2004. Round your answer to 1 decimal place. The approximate population in 2004 is 88 x million people

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The population of a country was 66 million in 1987 and the continuous exponential growth rate was
estimated at 1.5% per year. Assuming that the population of the country continues to follow an exponential
growth model, find the projected population in 2004. Round your answer to 1 decimal place.
The approximate population in 2004 is 88
x million people
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