Question

Write two expressions showing the current estimated population of Concord in terms of p.
Town=Concord
Census Population=p
Percentage change=-3%

Answer 1

To express the current estimated population of Concord in terms of \( p \) (the census population) with a percentage change of -3%, you can use the following expressions:

1. **Current Estimated Population** (after a 3% decrease):
\[
\text{Current Population} = p \times (1 - 0.03) = p \times 0.97
\]

2. **Another Expression** expressing the same concept:
\[
\text{Current Population} = p - (0.03 \times p) = p - 0.03p
\]

Both expressions represent the current estimated population of Concord after accounting for the -3% change from the census population \( p \).