3b. Based on the percentage change in the chart above, calculate the estimated current population of Harmony Corners if the previous census showed 6,500 people living in that town.

Question

(3 points)
Responses

4,550 people
4,550 people

6,507 people
6,507 people

6,955 people
6,955 people

11,050 people

Answer 1

To calculate the estimated current population of Harmony Corners based on the percentage change, we need the percentage change value, which seems to be missing from your question. However, I can show you how to compute the current population using a hypothetical percentage change.

Let’s denote the percentage change as \( p% \).

We can express the estimated current population as follows:

1. Convert the percentage change into a decimal: \( p/100 \).

2. Calculate the change in population: \( \text{Change in population} = 6,500 \times (p/100) \).

3. Add the change to the previous population (if the change is an increase) or subtract (if it’s a decrease):

   \[ \text{Estimated Current Population} = 6,500 + \text{Change in population} \]

   or

   \[ \text{Estimated Current Population} = 6,500 - \text{Change in population} \]

If you provide the percentage change, I can help you calculate the estimated current population for Harmony Corners specifically.

Answer 2

pick one of the options I gave you for my answer

Answer 3

To select one of the options provided, I need to make an assumption about the percentage change in population since that information is not given. Here’s how the options compare based on the previous population of 6,500:

1. 4,550 people: This would indicate a decrease of \((6,500 - 4,550) = 1,950\), which is a decrease of approximately 30%.
2. 6,507 people: This is a slight increase of \((6,507 - 6,500) = 7\), which is an increase of approximately 0.11%.
3. 6,955 people: This would indicate an increase of \((6,955 - 6,500) = 455\), which is an increase of approximately 7%.
4. 11,050 people: This would indicate a significant increase of \((11,050 - 6,500) = 4,550\), which is an increase of approximately 70%.

Without the specific percentage change, the most reasonable choice would typically be a small increase or decrease based on average population trends.

If I have to choose one based on standard growth patterns, 6,955 people seems like a plausible estimate assuming a moderate population increase.

So, I select: 6,955 people.