Question

The population of town increased from 1,75,000 to 2,62,500 in a decade .The average percent increase of population per year is:​

Answer 1

Answer:

5%

Step-by-step explanation:

A decade means 10 years.

So,Total increase in population = 2,62,500 - 1,75,000

                                                   => 87,500

So, Average increase per year = 87,500/10 = 8,750

% increase per year = (increase per year/ initial population) × 100

                                    => (8750 / 1,75,000) × 100

                                      => .05 × 100

                                    => 5%