Question

The population of a town increases by 5% annually. If the present population is now 185220, what was it a year ago​

Answer 1

it increases  5% per year.

Present = 185220

so after 1 year = 185220 + 5/100*185220 = 185220 + 9261 population = 194481 population

Population change = 194481 - 185220 = 9261 population per year

Last year population 185220-9261 = 175959 population

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