Question

the population of a town increased by 6% annually if its 53000 in year 2018, what was its population in 2017​

Answer 1

population increased from 2017 to 2018

=> 6% of 53000 = 6/100 x 53000 = 3180

Population in 2017 = 53000 - 3180 = 49820

And. 49,820

Answer 2

Answer:

49,820 is wrong the answer is 50,000

Step-by-step explanation:

x + x x 6% = 53000

x + x x 6/100 = 53000

106x/100 = 53000

x = 53000 x 100/106

x = 50,000