A towns population increased by1200people,and then this new population decreased by 11%the town now has 32less people than it did before the 1200increase find the original population
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Original=x
After first increase=x+1200
After decrease of 11%(11/100) remaining is 89%(89/100)
Towns population=89(x+1200)=x-32
=0.89x+1068=x-32
=x-0.89=1068+32
=11x/100=1100
=11x=11000
=X=10000
After first increase=x+1200
After decrease of 11%(11/100) remaining is 89%(89/100)
Towns population=89(x+1200)=x-32
=0.89x+1068=x-32
=x-0.89=1068+32
=11x/100=1100
=11x=11000
=X=10000
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