You are an urban planner assessing the growth of a city. Ten years ago, the city's population was 249,583. Its current population is 318,270. By about what percentage has the city grown over the past ten years?

318 , 270 − 249 , 583 = 68 , 687 249 , 583 68 , 687 ​ − − ​ 100% p % ​ cross m u lt i pl y 249 , 583 p = 68 , 687 ⋅ 100 / : 249 , 583 p ≈ 27.52 A n s w er : T h e c i t y g ro w n o v er t h e p a s t t e n ye a rs a t 27.52%.

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-06-10

27.52% ;

Answered by AlonsoDehner | 2024-06-12

The city's population has increased from 249,583 to 318,270 over the past ten years, resulting in a percentage growth of approximately 27.52%.
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Answered by AlonsoDehner | 2024-08-08