The population of a town increases from 25000 to 26500. Find the percentage growth in population.
The population of a town increases from 25000 to 26500. Find the percentage growth in population.
Increase in population = 26500 - 25000 = 1500. Percentage growth = (1500/25000) x 100 = 6%.
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