Question

the population of a city decreased from 25000 to 24500.find the decrease persentage

Answer 1

Decrease=25000-24500=500
Total=25000
Percentage=500/25000*100

(50/25)%
2%
Decrease Percentage = 2%.

Answer 2

Given Initial Population = 25000.

Given Final Population = 24500.

Decrease in population = 25000 - 24500

                                         = 500.



Decreased % = $\frac{500}{25000} * 100$

                       = 2%.



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