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Suppose the population of a certain city is 5615 thousand. It is expected to decrease to 4818 thousand in 50 years. Find the percent decrease.

Suppose the population of a certain city is 5615 thousand. It is expected to decrease to 4818 thousand in 50 years. Find the percent decrease.
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Suppose the population of a certain city is 5615 thousand. It is expected to decrease to 4818 thousand in 50

years. Find the percent decrease.

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14.2% decrease

Explanation-

5615/4818=0.858

1.0-0.858=0.142

0.142=14.2%

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