Register

The population of a city has increased by 35% since it was last measured. If the current population is 91,800 , what was the previous population?

The population of a city has increased by 35% since it was last measured. If the current population is 91,800 , what was the previous population?
asked 232k views
0 votes
The population of a city has increased by 35% since it was last measured. If the current population is 91,800 , what was the previous population?

asked
User Prasad Rane
by
8.3k points

1 Answer

2 votes
Let the initial population = P
increase in population = 35%
35% of P = 35/100 P = 0.35P

P + 0.35P = 91800
1.35P = 91800
P = 91800/1.35
P = 68,000

Previous population was 68,000
answered
User Ahmad Alkhatib
by
9.0k points
← Prev Question Next Question →

No related questions found

Ask a Question
Welcome to Qamnty — a place to ask, share, and grow together. Join our community and get real answers from real people.

Categories

Other Questions

How do you can you solve this problem 37 + y = 87; y =
What is .725 as a fraction
A bathtub is being filled with water. After 3 minutes 4/5 of the tub is full. Assuming the rate is constant, how much longer will it take to fill the tub?
Link Copied!