In 2004, the population of a country was 15,000. the population is expected to grow at a rate of 0.3% each year. write an equation that models the population after t years.

question 2 options:

a) p = 15,00(1.003)t

b) p=1500(.97)t

c )p=1500(.3)t

d) p=1500(.003)t

A)  p = 15,000(1.003)^t.  (A is the closest but the first number should be 15,000 not 15,00)

Step-by-step explanation:

0.3 % = 0.3 / 100 =  0.003 as a decimal fraction.

To work out the next years population we multiply the present year's by 1.003

- then the next year's  by 1.003 and so on.

So the required equation  is  15,000(1.003)^t.