Question

The population of a city was 40,000 in the year 2017. If the population of the city increased to
42,000 in the year 2018, find the percentage increase in the population.​

Answer 1

Answer:

5%

Step-by-step explanation:

Initially in the year 2017, the population was 40,000.

In 2018,the population increased to 42,000.

The difference is 42000-40000= 2000.

2000 is nothing but 5% of 40,000.

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