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The population of a city has increased by 33% since it was last measured. If the current population is 26,600, what was the previous population?

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Answer:

17,420

Explanation:

you multiply 26,000 by .33 which gets 8,580

then subtract 8,580 from 26000 which is 17420

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Answer:

26600 - 33 = 26566

Explanation:

sum

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