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Use the following information to answer questions 6 thru 8 In 1980 the population of a city was growing exponentially according to the equation p(t) = 1000e where t=time in years and P=population. Question #6 - What is the rate of growth for the town? a) 1000 b) .02 c) the variable t d) 1000(.02) e) Not given Question #7 - What was the population in the year 2000? a) 1491 b) 1000 c) 20,211 d) 1565 e) 1221 Question #8 - What was the population in 1980? a) 1491 b) 1000 c) 100 d) 20 e) Not given