Answer: ≈ 55.045
Step-by-step explanation:
The formula is A=Pe^rt
A = (?) projected population
P = 42.4 (current population)
r = 0.0145 (growth rate)
t = 18 (difference between years: 2022 - 2004)
A = 42.4e^0.0145(18)
A = 42.4e^0.261
A = 42.4(1.298227665)
A ≈ 55.045
