the population of a town increases by 8percent annually. if the present population is 54000 what was it a year ago?
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If x was the population a year ago then
x + (8/100)x = 5400
x + 0.08x = 54000
1.08x = 54000
x = 54000/1.08
x = 5000
Population one year ago was 5000
x + (8/100)x = 5400
x + 0.08x = 54000
1.08x = 54000
x = 54000/1.08
x = 5000
Population one year ago was 5000
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