SOLUTION: The population of a country has been decreasing for several decades. In 1990, the population was about 153 million people. In 2010, the population was about 149 million peopl
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Question 1134106: The population of a country has been decreasing for several decades. In 1990, the population was about 153 million people. In 2010, the population was about 149 million people. Determine the percent decrease in the country's population during this time period.
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
This is a 4 million decrease during the period.
percent decresase=decrease/original amount (x 100)
=4/153 or 2.61%
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