SOLUTION: In 2003 the population in North Carolina was 8,422,501 people and 9,535,483 people in 2010. Did the population grow or shrink? Write the percent as a decimal.

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Question 1096414: In 2003 the population in North Carolina was 8,422,501 people and 9,535,483 people in 2010. Did the population grow or shrink? Write the percent as a decimal.
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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It grew by 1,112,982 from 2003 to 2015 (subtract 2003 value from 2015 value)
The per cent is increase over original amount or 1,112,982/8,422,501=13.2%