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It is reported that the grizzly bear population has increased by 140% since 1975. There are now 600 grizzly bears living in the wild. How many grizzly bears were there in 1975?<…

It is reported that the grizzly bear population has increased by 140% since 1975. There are now 600 grizzly bears living in the wild. How many grizzly bears were there in 1975?<…
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It is reported that the grizzly bear population has increased by 140% since 1975.

There are now 600 grizzly bears living in the wild.
How many grizzly bears were there in 1975?

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Answer:

250

Explanation:

600 = (1+1.4)x -->

600/(2.4) = x -->

250 = x

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