Question

The population of a city is expected to decrease by 6% next year. If x represents the current population, write an expression that represents the expected population next year. ​

Answer 1

Given:

Current population = x

The population of a city is expected to decrease by 6% next year.

To find:

The expression that represents the expected population next year. ​

Solution:

We have,

Current population = x

Decrease rate = 6%.

Expected population next year = Current population - 6% of Current population

                                                    =$x-\dfrac{6}{100}x$

                                                    =$x-0.06x$

                                                    =$0.94x$

Therefore, the expression for the expected population next year is 0.94x.