The formula $P = 1,527,000 (1.015)^t$ gives the population $t$ years after 2008. Find the population in 2009 and 2010?

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The formula $P = 1,527,000 (1.015)^t$ gives the population $t$ years after 2008. Find the population in

(a) 2009

(b) 2010

What is the answer and a proper solution to this problem?

This is all about logarithmic and exponential functions.

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This is a simple substitution

In 2009 one year has passed, so put $t=1$ into your equation, and for 2010 there have been $2$ years, so put $t=2$ in.