Acountrys population in 1992 was 72 million in 1998 it was 76 million estimate the population in 2012 using the exponential growth formula?

Hi there
First find the rate of growth between
1992 and 1998
The formula is
P=Ae^rt
P the population in 1998. (76 million)
A the population in 1992 (72 million)
E constant
R rate of growth?
T time 1,998−1,992=6 years
We need to solve for r
R=[log (p/A)÷log (e)]÷t
R=(log(76÷72)÷log(e))÷6
R=0.009

Now find the population in 2012
P=Ae^rt
P ?
A 72 million
R 0.009
T 2,012−1,992=20 years
So
P=72×e^(0.009×20)
P=86.2 round your answer to get
P=86 million

Good luck!

They are somewhat similar