A local builder estimated that each year 57 homes are built in the surrounding area. In 2002 there was 43,800 homes. Find the number of homes in 2011.

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Answer:

The number of homes in 2011 is 44,313

Explanation:

Given that 57 homes are built each year, in 2002, there were 43,800 homes, then the next years have the number of homes as follows:

2003: 43,800 + 57

2004: 43,800 + 57 + 57

2005: 43,800 + 57 + 57 + 57

This goes on until 43,800 + 57n

where n is the number of years after 2002.

2011 is 9 years after 2002, so the number of homes will be:

43,800 + 57(9)

= 43,800 + 513

= 44,313