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in 1950, the population of florida was about 2,800,000. By 2015 , it was nearly 20,250,000. what was the percent increase.

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Answer:

That is a 623% increase.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find percent change, subtract the old # from the new # (20,250,000-2,800,000) divide your new value by the old one (17,450,000/2,800,00) and multiply that by 100 (6.23x100 = 623%)