In 2006 population of country was 32.2 million. This represented an increase of 3.6% since 2001. What was population of country in 2001. Round to nearest hundredth of a million.

Answer 1

1.036x = 32.2

x = 32.2/1.036

x = ?

Answer 2

I count 5 years

let the population in 2001 be P
P(1.036)^5 = 32.2 million
P = 32.2/1.036^5 = 26.98 million