Question

The Coronavirus disease has led to many deaths globally. In Gauteng, the number of deaths per week increases by 9.2% every week. Suppose this trend does not change and 82 deaths have been recorded this week. Determine the number of deaths that: a) were recorded 4 weeks ago b) will be recorded in 3 weeks’ time c) will be recorded in 6 weeks’ time

Answer 1

The number of deaths that:

a) were recorded 4 weeks ago is:

$82/1.092^4 = 57.66;$

b) will be recorded in 3 weeks’ time is:

$82×1.092^3 = 106.77;$

c) will be recorded in 6 weeks’ time is:

$82×1.092^6 = 139.04.$