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3 March, 16:37

The population of a town increased by 15% in 2016, and decreased by 5% in 2017. If the population of the town was 60,000 in the beginning of 2016, then what was it at the end of 2017?

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  1. 3 March, 16:54
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    65550 is the population at the end of 2017

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Population at the beginning of 2106: 60000

    Increased 15% in 2016

    Increase = 60000*.15 = 9000

    New population = 60000+9000 = 69000

    The population at the beginning of 2017: 69000

    Decrease by 5% in 2017

    Decrease 69000*.05 = 69000*.05 = 3450

    New population = 69000-3450=65550

    The population at the end of 2017 is 65550
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