SOLUTION: The population of Winchester increased from 3000 to 3600. Find the percent of increase.

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Question 426074: The population of Winchester increased from 3000 to 3600. Find the percent of increase.
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Hi

The population of Winchester increased from 3000 to 3600.  

Find the percent of increase.

 3600 - 3000 = 600

 600/3000 = .20  OR a  20% Increase



CHECKING our Answer***

3000 + .20*3000 = 3000 + 600 = 3600