SOLUTION: In 2010, the population of a large city was 42.1 million. This represents an 11% increase over the population in 1990. Find the population in 1990. Round your answer to the neare

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Question 1165951: In 2010, the population of a large city was 42.1 million. This represents an 11% increase over the
population in 1990. Find the population in 1990. Round your answer to the nearest tenth of a million.
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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P90*1.11=42.1
divide by 1.11
p90=37.9 million