Question

The geese population at Whitney National Park was 450 in 1999. If it increased by 24% within a one year period, what was the geese population at Whitney National Park in 2000?

Answer 1

558

Explanation:

To find the geese population at Whitney National Park in 2000, we need to add 24% of the population in 1999 to the population in 1999.

First, we need to calculate 24% of 450:

24% of 450 = 0.24 x 450 = 108

So the increase in the geese population from 1999 to 2000 is 108.

To find the population in 2000, we need to add this increase to the population in 1999:

Population in 2000 = Population in 1999 + Increase

Population in 2000 = 450 + 108

Population in 2000 = 558

Therefore, the geese population at Whitney National Park in 2000 was 558.