In

2011,

the population of a country was

293

million and the growth rate was

0.5%.

If the growth rate remains the same, in what year will the population be double what it was in

2011?

Select the appropriate problem solving method.

A.

Relate a new problem to an older one

B.

Guessing is okay

C.

Draw pictures

D.

The counter example principle

What year will the population be double the population of

2011?

enter your response here

(Do not round until the final answer. Then round to the nearest year as needed.)