Question

The population of a city was 95,897 in 2010 and decreased to 95,300 in 2015.What is the percentage decrease​

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The decreased population of a city from 25,000 to 24,500

Population decreased =25,000−24,500=500

Decreased Percentage =

Originalpopulation

Populationdecreased

×100

=

25000

500

×100=2%

Hence, the percentage decreased is 2%

Answer 2

The population of a city was 95,897 in 2010 and decreased to 95,300 in 2015. What is the percentage decrease​?

No. of the population in 2010 = 95,897

No. of the population in 2015 = 95,300

No. of the population decreased from 2010 - 2015 = 95300

Percentage of the population decreased =?

To find the percentage of decreased population =

95300 / 95897 * 100 = 99.3774571

Ans:- No. of the population decreased = 99.38 ( Approx. )