SOLUTION: The population of a country has been increasing for several decades. In​ 1990, the population was about 257257 million people. In​ 2014, the population was about 336336 million

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Question 1157897: The population of a country has been increasing for several decades. In​ 1990, the population was about 257257 million people. In​ 2014, the population was about 336336 million people. Determine the percent increase in the​ country's population during this time period
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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+336336+-+257257+=+79079+ is the amount of the increase
+79079+%2F+257257+=+.30739+ is the fraction of the increase
+.30739%2A100+=+30.74+ is the percent of the increase
30.74%