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The population of a city has increased by 15% since it was last measured. If the current population is 66,700, what was the previous population?

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It’s 56695 bestie



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User Oscar Acevedo
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Answer:

There was 56695 people in the previous population.

Explanation:

Well, first you need to find the percentage, 15% of 66700.

Which is 10005

Then, you need to subtract 66700 by 10005 to get the previous population.

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