Every five years in March, the population of a certain town is recorded. 1995 the town had a population of 4,500 people. From 1995 to 2000, the population increased by 15%. From 2000 to 2005, the population decreased by 4%. What was the town's population in 2005?

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Victor Randolph

23 June, 18:37

Every five years in March, the population of a certain town is recorded. 1995 the town had a population of 4,500 people. From 1995 to 2000, the population increased by 15%. From 2000 to 2005, the population decreased by 4%. What was the town's population in 2005?

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Van Roberts · Answer 1

1995: 4,500

2000: 1.15 · 4,500 = 5,175

2005 : 0.96 · 5,175 = 4,968

or

0.96 · 1,15 · 4,500 = 1.104 · 4,500 = 4,968

In 2005 the town had a population of 4,968people.