Question

Fourteen percent of the town's population is over the age of 65. If there are 320 residents over the age of 65, approximately what is the town's population? (round to nearest whole number)

Answer 1

Town's population is 2285 approximately

Explanation:

14% of population is over the age of 65 and 14% = 320

If 14% is 320 then 100% would be

100 × 320 ÷ 14 = 2285 approximately