In 2005, for each of the 14 million people present in a country, 0.028 were born and 0.008 died during the year. Using the exponential equation, the number of people present in 2015 is predicted as:
a. 25 million
b. 17 million
c. 20 million
d. 18 million
The answer is the option (b) 17 millions
Explanation: Use the formula for compound interest.
Here, P = 14 million, r = 2% and time = 10 years
Population after 10 years = million