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compared to last year, the population of Boom Town has increased by 10%. The population is now 6,600. What was the population last year?

User Azethoth
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The answer is 6000 as

New price / %multiplier = original price

Multiplier = 1 + 10/100 = 1.1

6600 / 1.1 = 6000
User Josefine
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Answer:

60

Explanation:

6600 x 10% = 60&$;#;,$:#&#>$

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