In 2006, the population of a country was 40.7 million people. From 2006 to 2050, the countrys population is expected to decrease by 5.3%. Find the expected population of the country in 2050. Round to the nearest tenth of a million.

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anonymous · Answer

decrease in population is 5.3% of 40.7 million = 2.2 million
So, the population in 2050 is (40.7 million - 2.2 million) = 38.5 million

spareb665 · Answer

hmm i got 0.053*40,700,000=
2157100
40,700,000-2157100=38542900

anonymous · Answer

5.3% of 40.7 = 5.3/100 x 40.7 = 2.1571 
when rounded to nearest tenth, it becomes 2.2

spareb665 · Answer

would you accept my answer as it is now?

anonymous · Answer

yes..you are right..but the answer should be rounded to nearest tenth of a million...
38542900 = 38.5492 million = 38.5 million when rounded

anonymous · Answer

Okay?

spareb665 · Answer

ok 
 Thanks alot!!!

anonymous · Answer

welcome : )