Question

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?

Answer 1

The answer is 6000 as

New price / %multiplier = original price

Multiplier = 1 + 10/100 = 1.1

6600 / 1.1 = 6000

Answer 2

60

Explanation:

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