The population of a small town is declining every year. There were 6,500 people four years ago living in this town. How many people are there today living in this town, if the town declined at 6.2%?
A. 1468
B. 5032
C. 6341
D. 8397

Question

The population of a small town is declining every year. There were 6,500 people four years ago living in this town. How many people are there today living in this town, if the town declined at 6.2%?
A.	1468
	B.	5032
	C.	6341
	D.	8397

anonymous · Answer

Is that percent per year?

anonymous · Answer

Yes, =)

anonymous · Answer

Ah now I see. Give me one moment.

maxdrizner · Answer

i guess there is a lot of killings.

anonymous · Answer

I know how to solve this but every time I do I get an answer that is not on the choices.

anonymous · Answer

Aah, OK thank you very much!!!! =)

anonymous · Answer

So sorry.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks for trying =)

anonymous · Answer

You can take my medal back if you want.

anonymous · Answer

Nope you deserve it for trying to answer it. =)

anonymous · Answer

Thanks for the medal!! =)

anonymous · Answer

No problem! You deserve it for being so nice!