SOLUTION: The population of Cartown, USA has decreased by 1/4 over the last year due to an auto plant closing. The population now is 58,215. What was the population last year? A.14,554 B.

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Question 269248: The population of Cartown, USA has decreased by 1/4 over the last year due to an auto plant closing. The population now is 58,215. What was the population last year?
A.14,554
B.46,572
C.77,620
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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x-x/4=58,215
(4x-x)/4=58,215
3x/4=58,215
3x=58,215*4
3x=232,860
x=232,860/3
x=77,620 was the population last year.
ANSWER C).