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Rockport had 5,620 residents at the time of its founding. Currently there are 3,934 residents. What is the percent of decrease in Rockport's population?

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Answer:

30%

Explanation:

percent decrease = (new - old) / old * 100 = (3934-5620)/5620 * 100 = 30%

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