Question

the population of a town in 1986 was 70350.in 1987 it was 105525. Find the percentage increase in the population in 1987

Answer 1

Population change
= 105525-70350
= 35175

% increase = (35175/70350)×100
= 49.97 %

Answer 2

population in 1987 = 105525---(1)

population in 1986 = 70350---(2)
increased population = (1) - (2)
= 35175
increased population percent = (35175*100)/70350
=50%