Question

The population of a town increased from 3250 in 2005 to 4750 in 2010. Find the absolute and relative (percent) increase.

A) Absolute increase: 1500, Relative increase: 46.15%
B) Absolute increase: 1500, Relative increase: 46%
C) Absolute increase: 1500, Relative increase: 46.154%
D) Absolute increase: 1500, Relative increase: 46.2%

Answer 1

The absolute increase is 1500 and the relative increase is 46.15%.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the absolute increase, subtract the initial population from the final population: 4750 - 3250 =b find the relative increase, divide the absolute increase by the initial population and multiply by 100: (1500 / 3250) * 100 = 46.15%. Therefore, the correct answer is A) Absolute increase: 1500, Relative increase: 46.15%.

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