The population of a small town decreased from 32,500 people in 1990 to 28,200 in 2000. What is the percent decrease in population?

87
15
13
10

Question

The population of a small town decreased from 32,500 people in 1990 to 28,200 in 2000. What is the percent decrease in population?
 	
	87
	15
	13
	10

phagey · Answer

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rebeccaxhawaii · Answer

To calculate the percentage increase: First: work out the difference (increase) between the two numbers you are comparing. Then: divide the increase by the original number and multiply the answer by 100. If your answer is a negative number then this is a percentage decrease.