Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Exponential growth and decay

Exponential growth and decay — practice question

A town begins with a population of 45 000. That population grows exponentially by 1.6% each year.
(main)[3]

Work out the town’s population after five years. Give your answer correct to the nearest hundred.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 3-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: “Compound interest method” …

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI