Question

The population of a small town is increasing by 52 people per month. If the current population is 5693 people, how many months ago was the population 3613 people?

Answer 1

40

Explanation:

The population has increased by 5693 -3613 = 2080 people. At 52 people per month, that increase represents a time period of ...

(2080 people)/(52 people/mo) = 2080/50 mo = 40 mo

40 months ago, the population was 3613.