Question

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The population of a city increased from 75,000 to 95,000 in 5 years. What was the
percent increase in population for the 5 years?​

Answer 1

Answer:

$\boxed{\text{27 \%}}$

Step-by-step explanation:

$\text{\% increase} = \dfrac{\text{increase}}{\text{original value}} \times \text{100 \% }$

Data:

Original population = 75 000

    New population = 95 000

Calculation:

Difference = 95 000 - 75 000 = 20 000

$\text{\% increase} = \dfrac{20 000}{75000} \times 100\% = \mathbf{27 \%}\\\\\text{The population increased by } {\boxed{\mathbf{27 \%}}$