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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) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(167167-159159)/167167=percent decrease in population; which equals .0479, or 4.79%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!