quakk
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- Jul 30, 2013
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- Student or Learner
- Native Language
- Bosnian
- Home Country
- Bosnia Herzegovina
- Current Location
- Bosnia Herzegovina
Suppose today is March 8 2013. On March 1, 2013, the population of some place called "Funtown" was conclusively determined to be 10,000. Suppose the population on March 8, 2013 is not precisely known, but I still want to talk about the population today (March 8). Then today (March 8), I should say:
"As of March 1, 2013, the population of Funtown is/was 10,000."
Should the present or past tense be used?
"As of March 1, 2013, the population of Funtown is/was 10,000."
Should the present or past tense be used?