Question

population of a town was 24,450 in 2020. it increased by 12% in one year. what was the population in 2021

Answer 1

Detailed Explanation :

The population of the town in 2021 is 27,384.

The population increased by 12/100 * 24,450 = 2,934 people in 2021.

So, the population in 2021 is 24,450 + 2,934 = 27,384 people.