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) About Me  (Show Source):
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This is a 4 million decrease during the period.
percent decresase=decrease/original amount (x 100)
=4/153 or 2.61%