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Lakeside's current population is 280,421 residents, which is 5% smaller than at the time of its founding. What was the population of Lakeside back then?

Solution

L ak es i d e^{'} s c u rre n t p o p u l a t i o n i s 280, 421 res i d e n t s, w hi c h i s 5% s ma ll er t han a t t h e t im e o f i t s f o u n d in g . Wha t w a s t h e p o p u l a t i o n o f L ak es i d e ba c k t h e n ?

Solution

Amount before reduction : 295180

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

280421 = x - 0.05 x

280421 = x - 0.05 x : x = 295180

Amount before reduction : 295180

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