Question

the population of a town increased by 5% annually if the population is now 185220 what was it a year ago question mark
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Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

let the population of last year be 'x'

then ,5% ofx+x =185220

5/100× x+x=185220

20x+x=185220

21x=185220

x=185220/21

x=8820

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

total population now=185220

5% of population is 185220*5/100=9261

every year (annually) population is increased by 5%=9261

total population - increased in every year=population of a year ago

185220-9261=175959