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The population of Springdale increased by 20% in ten years. The population now is 24,000 people. What was the population ten years ago?
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The population of Springdale increased by 20% in ten years. The population now is 24,000 people. What was the population ten years ago?

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120000 is your answer because if you go to a calculator and type in 24000 divided by 20% then it will give you 120000.
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