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The population of a certain town was 75,000 in the year 2011. After a head count in 2015, it was found to be 73,000. What is the percent decrease or increase? Show your formula and round your answer to the nearest tenth.

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2.67% decrease

Explanation:

percent decrease or increase formula = difference/ original * 100

2000/75000 * 100 = 2.67 decrease

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