2024 AMC 8 Problem 10

In January 1980 the Mauna Loa Observatory recorded carbon dioxide CO₂ levels of 338 ppm (parts per million). Over the years the average CO₂ reading has increased by about 1.515 ppm each year. What is the expected CO₂ level in ppm in January 2030? Round your answer to the nearest integer.

\textbf{(A)} 399 \qquad \textbf{(B)} 414 \qquad \textbf{(C)} 420 \qquad \textbf{(D)} 444 \qquad \textbf{(E)} 459

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