One year, the population of a city was 143,000. Several years later it was 138,710. Find the percent decrease.

James Leedham asked Feb 2, 2022

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One year, the population of a city was 143,000. Several years later it was

138,710. Find the percent decrease.

James Leedham asked Feb 2, 2022

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One year, the population of a city was 143,000. Several years later it was

138,710. Find the percent decrease - 3% decrease.

Paralife answered Feb 7, 2022

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