Town X had a population of $45{,}000$ in 2010 and $58{,}500$ in 2020. Assuming exponential growth, calculate the average annual growth rate (as a percentage) and state whether the town meets the criteria for a ‘large town' (population 50{,}000 and growth rate 1.5% per year).

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Town X had a population of $45{,}000$ in 2010 and $58{,}500$ in 2020. Assuming exponential growth, calculate the average annual growth rate (as a percentage) and state whether the town meets the criteria for a ‘large town' (population > 50{,}000 and growth rate > 1.5% per year).

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2.66% per year, qualifies as a large town

Gce Model Questions Vol1 2021 Geography Question 12

Town X had a population of \(45{,}000\) in 2010 and \(58{,}500\) in 2020. Assuming exponential growth, calculate the average annual growth rate (as a percentage) and state whether the town meets the criteria for a ‘large town' (population > 50{,}000 and growth rate > 1.5% per year).

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