Question

Population of Alberta was 3,433,145 in 2008 and 3,520,268 in 2009. What is this an increase or decrease? Calculate the percent of change.

Answer 1

3% increase

Explanation:

Answer 2

increase

3520268 - 3433145= 87123

87123/3433145 = 0.02537702

0.02537702 X 100 = 2.5%