According to the US Bureau of the Census, the population of the United States in 1850 was 23,191,876. In 1900, the population of the United States was 62,947,714.
a. Assuming that the population grew exponentially during the period, compute the growth constant

b. Assuming continued growth at a constant rate, predict the population in 1950.

c. The actual population for 1950, according to the Bureau of the Census, was 150,697,361. How does this compare to your prediction in part (b)? Was the actual growth over the
period 1900-1950 faster or slower than exponential growth with growth constant k
determined in part (a)?