Question

In 2003, the population of an African country was about 22.5 million people, which is 1 million more than

5 times the population in 1950.
Enter and solve an equation to find the approximate population p (in millions) in 1950.
An equation is
The approximate population in 1950 was
million people.

Answer 1

Population of Africa in 2003 is 22.5 million

population of Africa in 1950 is 1 million - 22.5 million /5

21.5million / 5

21500000/5

4300000

4.3 million people