4024/22 May/Jun 2026, Question 14: Exponential growth
Cambridge O Level Mathematics 4024 · Paper 22 (Calculator) · Calculator · 3 marks
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The question, in short
A village of 1260 people grows by 1.7% each year. Find how much the population has increased after 3 years.
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Solution · 3 marks
- 1Multiplier = 1 + 0.017 = 1.017
- 21260 × 1.017³ = 1325.358…
- 3Increase = 1325.358… − 1260 = 65.358…
- 4Increase = 65 people
Answer65
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