Question

every five years in march, the populations of a certain town is recorded. In 1995, the town had a populations of 4,500 people. From 1995 to 2000, the population increased by 15%. From 2000 to 2005, the population decreased by 4%. What was the town's population in 2005.

Answer 1

population= 4968

Explanation:

15/100= 0.15

1+0.15= 1.15

1.15 x 4500= 5175

4/100= 0.04

1-0.04= 0.96

0.96 x 5175= 4968