Over the last decade, the population of Merrifield has increased by 110%. If the population was 34,450 a decade ago, which number is closest to the population today?
Answer

72,345

37,895

34,560

69,010

Question

Over the last decade, the population of Merrifield has increased by 110%. If the population was 34,450 a decade ago, which number is closest to the population today?
Answer
		
72,345
		
37,895
		
34,560
		
69,010

anonymous · Answer

it would be 2.1 x 34450  because the 1 represents the population and the 1.1 represents the 110 percent growth . and that would be the first answer no?

anonymous · Answer

34,450+( 34,450x110%)
Could be D.

anonymous · Answer

No it can't , that would be 10 percent growth. it grew by 10 perecent

anonymous · Answer

you need to subtract 1 ...because that is your starting amount that keeps it from being a decay instead of growth