The population of a town increased from 1,75,000 to 2,62,500 in a decade. The average percent increase of population per year is _____?
The population of a town increased from 1,75,000 to 2,62,500 in a decade. The average percent increase of population per year is _____?
Explanation
Total percent increase=Initial populationFinal population−Initial population×100
Increased in 10 years =262,500 − 175,000 =87,500
Increase% = 87,500 / 175,000×100 =50
Average percent increase=