Answer:
Okay, let's calculate the percent increase in Seattle's population between 2000 and 2015:
In 2000, the population of Seattle was 3,043,878
In 2015, the population of Seattle was 3,733,580
So the total population increase from 2000 to 2015 was:
3,733,580 - 3,043,878 = 689,702
To calculate the percent increase, we divide the total increase by the 2000 population:
689,702 / 3,043,878 = 0.2266
Converting to a percent:
0.2266 = 22.66%
Therefore, the percent increased in the population of Seattle between 2000 and 2015 rounded to the nearest hundredth is 22.66%
The closest choice is B
22.66%
Let's break down the other options to show why they are incorrect:
A - 18.47% : This is too low. The actual increase was over 22%.
C - 80.53% : This is too high. The population increased by 22% not over 80%.
D - 122.66% : This is way too high. The population more than doubled, increasing only by around 22%.
In summary, the Seattle population increased by 22.66% from 2000 to 2015. Choice B is the correct option.
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