In 1992, the population in a town was 8,000 people. In 1997, the population was 14,000. What was the percent increase in the population?

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19 May, 16:23

In 1992, the population in a town was 8,000 people. In 1997, the population was 14,000. What was the percent increase in the population?

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Ashton · Answer 1

75%

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the percent increase or decrease, we:

Find the difference between the new value and the original Divide the number by the original Multiply by 100 and the % symbol.

The population of the town originally had 8,000 in 1992. In 1997, the population is 14,000.

14000-8000=6000 6000/8000=0.75 0.75 (100) = 75%

The towns population increase by 75%