The population of Brazil was 10.112 million in 1855 and 12.51 million in 1860. Estimate the population of Brazil in 1870.
A.
11.82 million
B.
12.81 million
C.
19.15 million
D.
20.00 million

Respuesta :

Based on the population of Brazil in 1855 and 1860, the estimated population in 1870 is C. 19.15 million

What is Brazil's estimated population in 1870?

The increase in the population between 1855 and 1860 was:

= 12.51 - 10.112

= 2.398 million

The increase is:

= 2.398/10.112

= 24%

With an increase of 24% every 5 years, the population in 1870 is:

= 10.112 x (1 + 24%)³

= 19.27 million

In conclusion, we can estimate that the population of Brazil in 1870 was 19.15 million.

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