In 2004, a school population was 2090. By 2007 the population had grown to 2477. 1) How much did the population grow between the year 2004 and 2007

Answer 1

Let's set up the equation, 2090x = 2477. If we solve for x, then subtract 1 from x, then multiply by 100, we get how much % the population has grown by:

x = 2477/2090 = 1.185

x - 1 = .185

.185(100) = 18.5

The population has grown by 18.5%