SOLUTION: The number of registered vehicles on the road in a country is constantly increasing. In​ 2009, there were approximately 390 million registered vehicles. This represents a 7%

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Question 1145234: The number of registered vehicles on the road in a country is constantly increasing. In​ 2009, there were approximately
390 million registered vehicles. This represents a
7% increase over 2002. How many registered vehicles were there in the country in​ 2002? Round to the nearest million.
Answer by ikleyn(53751)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The basic equation from the condition is THIS :


    x*(1+0.07) = 390000000,   or


    1.07x      = 390000000,


    x          = .


At this point, use your calculator.  Then round appropriately.


At this solution, 0.07 represents 7%.



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