Question

One year, the population of a city was 132,000. Several years later it was 149,160.

Find the percent increase.

Answer 1

Answer: 13%

Explanation:

To find the percent increase, first find the increase in figures:

= 149,160 - 132,000

= 17,160 people

Then find the percent increase in this manner:

= Increase / Previous population * 100%

= 17,160 / 132,000 * 100%

= 13%