Question

One year, the population of a city was 181,000. Several years later it was 150,230. Find the percent decrease.

Answer 1

17%

Explanation:

Calculate the difference in the population

181,000 - 150,230 = 30,770

Decrease is 30,770

Perecentage decrease = Decrease/ original population x 100%

30770/ 181,000 x 100 = 0.17 x 100

= 17%

Check 17% of 181,000

Deduct from 181,000 and you will get 150,230