The population of Town A was 12,979 people in 2010. When measured again in 2020, the population was 18,560. What was the percent of change in population to the nearest whole percentage point?

Answer 1

To find the percent change in population, we first need to find the difference between the two populations:

18,560 - 12,979 = 5,581

Next, we divide that difference by the original population:

5,581 / 12,979 ≈ 0.430

Finally, we multiply by 100 to convert to a percentage:

0.430 * 100 = 43.0

Rounding to the nearest whole percentage point, the percent change in population is 43%.