Question

The population of a country has been increasing for several decades. In​ 1990, the population was about 233 million people. In​ 2014, the population was about 291 million people. Determine the percent increase in the​ country's population during this time period.

Answer 1

the answer for this question is increase 24.89%

Explanation:

100%= 233 million

? = 291 million

100%/(233×10^6) : x/(291×10^6)

x=[100%×(291×10^6)]/(233×10^6)

x=124.8927039

x=124.89

124.89%-100%=24.89%