Question

Population was 249583 and is now 318270. What percentage has it grown in 10 years

Answer 1

`(318270)/(249583) = 1.277`

It has grown by 0.277;

by percentage this is;

`0.277 * 100 = 27.7`

27.7% increase

Answer 2

By about 28% has the city grown over the past ten years.

Explanation:

Ten years ago, the city's population was 249,583. Its current population is 318,270. By about 28% has the city grown over the past ten years. [ Solution: Population of the city before 10 years = 249583; Current population = 318270; Population grown =318270-249583 = 68687; 68687/249583 = 0.2752; 0.2752 x 100 = 27.52%. ]