Question

The chart shows the population each year for a small town.

Year Population
1 2150
2 2500
3 2240
4 3200
5 3650
What is the percent of increase from year 1 to year 5?

Answer 1

69.8%

Explanation:

3,650 - 2,150 = 1,500

1,500 divided by 2,150 = 0.6976

0.6976 as a percent rounded to the nearest tenth is 69.8%

Answer 2

69.77 % population increased from year 1 to year 5

Explanation:

Population of year 1 = 2150

Population of year 2 = 3650

increase in population = 3650-2150 = 1500

Percentage increase = ( increased/intial) x 100

= (1500/2150) x 100

= 69.77