How do I solve?: A population increase from 10,250 - 12,625 people. What is the approximate percent increase.

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anonymous · Answer

this is going 2 be neg.

fortytherapper · Answer

Does the - mean "to"?

mathmale · Answer

David:  Subtract the beginning population from the ending population.
Then, divide this difference by the original (beginning) population.

anonymous · Answer

May I help please or you have this

mathmale · Answer

Lastly, multiply your result by 100% to get the answer as a percentage.

David:  Zgirly wants to help.  OK with you?

anonymous · Answer

That is a [number to number] sign.

anonymous · Answer

Any help is welcome.

anonymous · Answer

Thanks! ok so the question is ^

anonymous · Answer

^ means above

anonymous · Answer

oh, yes the question is above.

anonymous · Answer

The population goes from 10,250 to 12,625. What is the percentage increase.

anonymous · Answer

I need to know the steps in solving this question

anonymous · Answer

ok you are working with percentages so what are we doing with percentages

anonymous · Answer

oh so i guess it is just percentages...do u know how to find percents

anonymous · Answer

I need to know the increase of the population in a percent.

anonymous · Answer

I need to know what the increase of the population is in a percent.

anonymous · Answer

I know how to find some percents but not in this form.