Question

The population of a country has been decreasing for several decades. In 1990 the population was about 172 million people. In 2010 the population was about 169 million people determine the percent decrease in the country's population during this time period

Answer 1

There was approximately a 1.75% decrease in the country's population during this time period.

Explanation:

169/172 = 0.9825

1 - 0.9825 = 0.0175

0.0175 x 100 = 1.75