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the population of a city has increased by 27% since it was last measured. if the current population is 50800 what is the previous population

Solution

t h e p o p u l a t i o n o f a c i t y ha s in cre a se d b y 27% s in ce i t w a s l a s t m e a s u re d . i f t h e c u rre n t p o p u l a t i o n i s 50800 w ha t i s t h e p re v i o u s p o p u l a t i o n

Solution

Amount before addition : 40000

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

50800 = x + 0.27 x

50800 = x + 0.27 x : x = 40000

Amount before addition : 40000

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