Question

In 2010, the population of a city was 186,000. From 2010 to 2015, the population grew by 5.7%. From 2015 to 2020, it fell by 3.4%. To the nearest 100 people, what was the population in 2020?

Answer 1

189,918

Explanation:

2010-2015:

186,000 * 0.057 = 10,602

186,000 + 10,602 = 196,602

2015-2020:

196,602 * 0.034 = 6,684

196,602 - 6684 = 189,918