SOLUTION: The population of a country has been decreasing for several decades. In​ 1990, the population was about
167167
million people. In​ 2010, the population was about
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Question 1039644: The population of a country has been decreasing for several decades. In 1990, the population was about
167167
million people. In 2010, the population was about
159159
million people. Determine the percent decrease in the country's population during this time period.
Answer by jorel555(1290) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(167167-159159)/167167=percent decrease in population; which equals .0479, or 4.79%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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