Question

The state of Colorado has experienced 10 percent population growth over the last 10 years. In 2010, the population of Colorado was 5 million. What is the new population of Colorado?

Answer 1

5,500,000

10% of 5000000 is 500,000
5000000+500,000= 5,500,000

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Answer 2

The new population is 5,500,000

Explanation:

You would just add 10% to 5,000,000 to get the total population. Hope this helps! :)