Question

In 2010, the population of a city was 161,000. From 2010 to 2015, the population grew by 8%. From 2015 to 2020, it fell by 6.7%. To the nearest whole number, by what percent did the city grow from 2010 to 2020.

Answer 1

99%

Explanation:

2010 population = 161,000

From 2010 to 2015, the population grew by 8%.

2010 to 2015 = 161,000 + (8% of 161,000)

= 161,000 + (0.08 * 161,000)

= 161,000 + 12,880

= 173,880

2010 to 2015 = 173,880

From 2015 to 2020, it fell by 6.7%

2015 to 2020 = 173,880 - (6.7% of 173,880)

= 173,880 - (0.067 * 173,880)

= 173,880 - 11,649.96

= 162,230.04

2015 to 2020 = 162,230.04

what percent did the city grow from 2010 to 2020.

= 161,000 / 162,230.04 × 100

= 0.9924179270374 × 100

= 99.241792703743

Approximately, 99% to the nearest whole number