Question

In 2010, the population of a city was 159,000. From 2010 to 2015, the population grew by 7.8%. From 2015 to 2020, it fell by 4%. How much did the population grow from 2010 to 2015, to the nearest 100 people?

Answer 1

The population grew by 5,545.92 rounded to the nearsted 100th the anwer is 5,545.92.

Explanation:

7.8% of 159,000=12,402

159,000+12402=171,402

4% of 171,402=6,856.08

171,402-6,856.08=164,545.92

164,545.92-159,000=5,545.92

Answer 2

12400

Explanation: