Question

Suppose the population of a town was 10,000 in 1980 and 15,000 in 2010. Describe

the absolute and relative (percent) change.

Answer 1

(10,000-15000)*100=150%

Explanation:

percent change:

(new value/old value)

Answer 2

(15000/10000)*100 = 150%

Explanation:

Percent Change:

(new Value/old value)*100