The population of a country has been increasing for several decades. In 1990, the population was about 233 million people. In 2014, the population was about 291 million people. Determine the percent increase in the country's population during this time period.

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Laney Gardner

9 December, 17:20

The population of a country has been increasing for several decades. In 1990, the population was about 233 million people. In 2014, the population was about 291 million people. Determine the percent increase in the country's population during this time period.

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Kelly Weeks · Answer 1

the answer for this question is increase 24.89%

Step-by-step explanation:

100% = 233 million

? = 291 million

100% / (233*10^6) : x / (291*10^6)

x=[100% * (291*10^6) ] / (233*10^6)

x=124.8927039

x=124.89

124.89%-100%=24.89%