In 2007, the world's population reached 6.7 billion and was increasing at a rate of 1.2% per year. Assume that this grow
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In 2007, the world's population reached 6.7 billion and was increasing at a rate of 1.2% per year. Assume that this growth rate remains constant. (a) Write a formula for the world's population as a function of the number of years since 2007. Use the general exponential function. a P(t) = 6.740.0127 (billions) (b) Use your formula to estimate the population of the world in the year 2036. Round your answer to two decimal places. billion