Question

In 2010, the population of a city was 220,000. From 2010 to 2015, the population grew by 6.2%. From 2015 to 2020, it fell by 4.5%. How much did the population grow from 2010 to 2015, to the nearest 100 people?

Answer 1

Answer: It grew by 13,640 people

Explanation:

First, turn 6.2% into 0.062.

Next, multiply 0.062x220,000.

You get 13,640.

The rest of the information is unnecessary.