The population of a town increased from 3650 in 2006 to 5400 in 2009. Find the absolute and relative (percent) increase.

The absolute increase was of 1750.

The relative increase was of 47.95%

Step-by-step explanation:

Absolute increase:

The absolute increase is the final population divided by the initial population.

Initial population: 3650 in 2006

Final population: 5400 in 2010

5400 - 3650 = 1750

The absolute increase was of 1750.

Relative increase:

The relative increase is the absolute increase divided by the initial population, then multiplied by 100 (to answer as a percentage):

Absolute increase: 1750

Initial population: 3650

1750/3650 = 0.4795

The relative increase was of 47.95%