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-A nation of 100 million people is growing at a rate of 4% per year. Use the exact double time formula to determine what the population will be in 33 years.
A)102 million
B)191 million
C)365 million
D)250 million

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The exact double time formula is not explicitly mentioned, but assuming the use of the rule of 70 (a simplified way to estimate doubling time by dividing 70 by the annual growth rate percentage), the doubling time would be 70 / 4 = 17.5 years. In 33 years, the population would double twice (once in 17.5 years and again in another 17.5 years), meaning the population would grow to 4 times its original size. Therefore, 100 million people growing at a rate of 4% per year for 33 years would result in a population of 400 million. However, since this option is not available, the closest correct answer based on the options provided and the concept of exponential growth is 365 million.

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