Solve the problem.
-The population of a town is increasing by 400 inhabitants each year. If its population at the beginning of 1990 was 23,333, what was its population at the beginning of 1996?
A)25,733 inhabitants
B)139,938 inhabitants
C)25,333 inhabitants
D)279,876 inhabitants

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The population increases by 400 inhabitants each year. From 1990 to 1996 is 6 years, so the increase is $400 \times 6 = 2400$ inhabitants. Adding this to the initial population: $23,333 + 2,400 = 25,733$ inhabitants.

Solve the Problem. -The Population of a Town Is Increasing by 400 Inhabitants