Question

The population of a city has increased by 27% since it was last measured. If the current population is 63,500 , what was the previous population?

Answer 1

50000

Explanation:

We know it increase 27% since it was last measured

100% + 27% = 127%

We have to find 1%

We take 63500 divided by 127 = 500

500 times 27 = 13500

Now we have to take 63500 and subtract by 13500 to find the previous population.

63500 - 13500 = 50000

So, the previous population is 50000