The population of the town in 2004 was 12,000. The population of the town in 1994 was 10,800. What percent of the 2004 population is the 1994 population.

Question

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Answer 1

ratio of 1992 population to 2004 population is 10,800 / 12,000.  Use a calculator to find this, decimally (it will be < 1).

 

To convert this to a %, move the decimal point two places to the right. Round up to nearest tenth.  DONE!