The current population of a small town is 2262 2262 people. It is believed that town's population is tripling every 12 12 years. Approximate the population of the town 8 8 years from now.

5,278

Explanation:

The computation of the population of the town after 8 years from now is as follows;

After 12 years, the total population is

= 2262 × 3

= 6,786

increment in the population is

= 6,786 - 2262

= 4,524

Per year increment is

= 4,524 ÷ 12

= 377

Now after 8 years it should be

= 2,262 + 377 × 8

= 5,278

the answers are

a, b, c, & e.