SOLUTION: In 2004, 41.2 million people
were enrolled in Medicare, an increase of 5.1% from
2000. How many people were enrolled in Medicare in
2000?
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Question 470604: In 2004, 41.2 million people
were enrolled in Medicare, an increase of 5.1% from
2000. How many people were enrolled in Medicare in
2000?
You can put this solution on YOUR website! In 2004, 41.2 million people
were enrolled in Medicare, an increase of 5.1% from
2000. How many people were enrolled in Medicare in
2000?
percent million
105.1----41.2
100--------x
so 105.1 percent would be 41.2 and 100 percent would be x, cross multiply and solve for x
105.1x=4120
x=39.2 million
