The population of a city decreases by 1.9% per year. If this year's population is 134,000, what will next year's population be, to the nearest individual?

Solución

The population of a city decreases by 1.9% per year. If this year's population is 134, 000, what will next year's population be, to the nearest individual?

Solución

Amount after reduction : 131454

Pasos de solución

Translate the problem into an equation:

x = 134000 - 0.019 \cdot 134000

x = 134000 - 0.019 \cdot 134000 : x = 131454

Amount after reduction : 131454

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