Question

7. In town A, the population increased from
2,000 to 2,400 in 2 years. In town B, the
population increased from 1,800 to 2,300
in 3 years. In which town is the rate of
increase in population greater?​

Answer 1

Answer:

Town A

Step-by-step explanation:

A) Increase in population for Town A = =(2400-2000)/2

= 200/year

B) Increase in population for town B =

= (2300-1800)/3

= 166.66/ year

In town A, population increases by 200 every year and in town B, population increases by 166.66 every year.