The population of a town increased from 3100 in 2007 to 4650 in 2010 find the absolute and relative (percent) increase
Absolute increase
Relative increase.
we have that
The Absolute increase is equal to subtract 3100 from 4650
so
4,650-3,100=1,550
Find out the realtive percent increase
Applyin proportion
we have that
3100 represent the 100%
so
Applying proportion
Find out what percentage represent 1,550
3,100/100%=1,550/x
solve for x
x=(1,550*100)/3,100
x=50%
Absolute increase 1,550
Relative increase. 50%