Question

The population of a city was 162 thousand people and it was expected to raise 1.4%

Answer 1

164268, find out the 1.4% and add to the 162 thousand

Answer 2

Hi there,

Population = 162 000

1.4% increase = 0.014 x 162 000 = 2268

Population now = 162 000 + 2268 = 164 268

Answer: 164 268

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