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Hampton's current population is 443,864 residents, which is 20% smaller than at the time of its founding. What was the population of Hampton back then?

Solution

H am pt o n^{'} s c u rre n t p o p u l a t i o n i s 443, 864 res i d e n t s, w hi c h i s 20% 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 H am pt o n ba c k t h e n ?

Solution

Amount before reduction : 554830

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

443864 = x - 0.2 x

443864 = x - 0.2 x : x = 554830

Amount before reduction : 554830

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