Question

The population of a town was 25,000 people. then, 3,200 people moved away.. what was the percent decrease?

A.12.8%
B.21.8%
C.78.1%

Answer 1

The population of the town decreased from 25,000 to 21,800, which is a 3,200 difference. To find the percent decrease, divide 3,200 by 25,000 and multiply by 100, resulting in a 12.8% decrease.

Step-by-step explanation:

If the population of a town was 25,000 people and then 3,200 people moved away, we can calculate the percent decrease.

First, we subtract the number of people who moved away from the original population:

1. 25,000 (original population) - 3,200 (people who moved away) = 21,800 (new population).

Next, we find the difference in population:

1. 25,000 - 21,800 = 3,200 (difference in population).

Then, we calculate the percent decrease by dividing the difference by the original population and multiplying by 100 to get the percentage:

1. (3,200 ÷ 25,000) x 100 = 12.8% decrease.

Thus, the percent decrease in the population is 12.8% which corresponds to option A.

Answer 2

To solve this problem, all you have to do is divide 3,200 by 25,000 and then multiply the number you get by 100 because the question asks for the percentage. Your answer is A. 12.8%