SOLUTION: The population of Grand Island, Nebraska, grew by 600,000 people between 1995 and 2005, one–fifth more than the town council predicted. The town council originally predicted the ci

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Question 386886: The population of Grand Island, Nebraska, grew by 600,000 people between 1995 and 2005, one–fifth more than the town council predicted. The town council originally predicted the city’s population would grow by:
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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600000/1.2=500000