The population of a small town, P, as a function of time, t, in years past 1940 is given below.
P = 2,794 + 325t
For which of the following years was the population of the town 11,569?
A. 1977
B. 1937
C. 1927
D. 1967
The population of a small town, P, as a function of time, t, in years past 1940 is given below.
P = 2,794 + 325t
For which of the following years was the population of the town 11,569?
A. 1977
B. 1937
C. 1927
D. 1967
The answer is 1967. Plug in 11,569 for P. subtract 2,794 from 11,569. Divide 325 by 8,775. The answer is 27 plus 1940= 1967