Question

In 1992, the population in a town was 8,000 people. In 1997, the population was 14,000. What was the percent increase in the population?

Answer 1

75%

Explanation:

To calculate the percent increase or decrease, we:

1. Find the difference between the new value and the original
2. Divide the number by the original
3. Multiply by 100 and the % symbol.

The population of the town originally had 8,000 in 1992. In 1997, the population is 14,000.

1. 14000-8000=6000
2. 6000/8000=0.75
3. 0.75(100)=75%

The towns population increase by 75%