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A population increased by 10% from 500,000. What is the new population?

Solution

A p o p u l a t i o n in cre a se d b y 10% f ro m 500, 000. Wha t i s t h e n e w p o p u l a t i o n ?

Solution

Amount after addition : 550000

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 500000 + 0.1 \cdot 500000

x = 500000 + 0.1 \cdot 500000 : x = 550000

Amount after addition : 550000

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