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<p><img src="https://k12.openstax.org/contents/raise/resources/db41f1d450a60966179573cefbea12fd9466bee5" alt="Earth from space" width="550"/></p>

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    <tr>
     <th scope="row">
        year
      </th>
      <td>
        1804
      </td>
      <td>
        1927
      </td>
      <td>
        1960
      </td>
      <td>
        1974
      </td>
      <td>
        1987
      </td>
      <td>
        1999
      </td>
      <td>
        2011
      </td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <th scope="row">
        world population in billions
      </th>
      <td>
        1
      </td>
      <td>
        2
      </td>
      <td>
        3
      </td>
      <td>
        4
      </td>
      <td>
        5
      </td>
      <td>
        6
      </td>
      <td>
        7
      </td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>
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<li>
    Would a linear function be appropriate for modeling the world population growth over the last 200 years? Explain. If you think it is appropriate, find a linear model.
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<li>
    Would an exponential function be appropriate for modeling the world population growth over the last 200 years? Explain. If you think it is appropriate, find an exponential model.
</li> <br>
<li>
    From 1950 to the present day, by about what percentage has the world population grown each year?
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<li>
    From 1950 to the present day, by about how many people has the world population grown each year?
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<li>
  If the growth trend continues, what will the world population be in 2050? How long do you think the growth will continue? Be prepared to show your reasoning using graphic displays that support your arguments..

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