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Sun 9 Aug, 2020 09:31 am
f the population of Townville went from 2105 to 1705, then the percent decrease in population is closest to
A. 19
B. 21
C. 22
D. 23
E. 24
(2105 - 1705)/(2105) = P/100
400/2105 = P/100
2105P = 400(100)
2105P = 40,000
P = 40,000/2105
P = 19.0023752969
P = 19 percent
I say choice A. You say?
@blueridge,
Percent of change is change/base.
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