In 2006, the population of the country was 32.3 million. This represented an increase in population of 6.5% since 2001. What was the population of the country in 2011? Round to the nearest hundredth of a million.

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In 2006, the population of the country was 32.3 million. This represented an increase in population of 6.5% since 2001.  What was the population of the country in 2011?  Round to the nearest hundredth of a million.

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Po + .065Po = 32.3 M. 1.065Po = 32.3. Po = 32.3 / 1.065 = 30.33 M. = Population in 2001.