Question

Calculate the percent increase in population between year 1 and year 2, year 2 and year 3, and year 3 and year 4. Round

up or down to the nearest whole percentage. Show your work

Answer 1

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Percent increase between years 1 and 2:

(5,780 – 3,845) ÷ 3,845 = 0.50 = 50% increase

Percent increase between years 2 and 3:

(15,804 – 5,780) ÷ 5,780 = 1.73 = 173% increase

Percent increase between years 3 and 4:

(52,350 – 15,804) ÷ 15,804 = 2.31 = 231% increase

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Percent increase between years 1 and 2:

(5,780 – 3,845) ÷ 3,845 = 0.50 = 50% increase

Percent increase between years 2 and 3:

(15,804 – 5,780) ÷ 5,780 = 1.73 = 173% increase

Percent increase between years 3 and 4:

(52,350 – 15,804) ÷ 15,804 = 2.31 = 231% increase