26. At the end of 2022 , the total world population was 7.852 billion people. Population experts predict that this number will grow at a compound rate of 1.18% annually over the next 24 years. If that growth rate is correct, what will be the world population (in billions) in 24 years (i.c., in 2046)? Enter your answer in billions, rounded to 3 decimal places; for example, enter 11.12793 billion as 11.128. 27. The current inflation rate in the U.S. is 7.2% per year. The current price of a gallon of gas in Atlanta is $3.15 per gallon. If the price of gasoline increases at 7.2% per year for the next 7 years, what is the projected price of a gallon of gasoline exactly 7 years from today (i.c., in 2030)