Asked by RAY

THe population of Anytown in 1960 was 1,576,230. In 1990 the population was 892,560. Find the percent change.

AM REALLY CONFUSED PLEASE HElp

13 years ago

Answered by Ms. Sue

1,576,230 - 892,560 = = 683,670

683,670 / 1,576,230 = 0.433737462 = -43.4%

13 years ago

Answered by RAY

thats a negative 43.4% WHY?

13 years ago

Answered by Ms. Sue

The population <b>decreased</b> from over a million to less than a million.

13 years ago

Answered by RAY

thanks

13 years ago

Answered by Ms. Sue

You're welcome.

13 years ago

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