The population of a town is increasing by 400 inhabitants each year.If its population at the beginning of 1990 was 22,289,what was its population at the beginning of 1997?
A) 25,089 people
B) 155,939 people
C) 24,689 people
D) 311,878 people

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The population increases by 400 inhabitants each year. From 1990 to 1997 is 7 years, so the increase is 400 * 7 = 2800. Adding this to the initial population of 22,289 gives 22,289 + 2800 = 25,089.

The Population of a Town Is Increasing by 400 Inhabitants