Answer:
75%
Step-by-step explanation:
To calculate the percent increase or decrease, we:
- Find the difference between the new value and the original
- Divide the number by the original
- Multiply by 100 and the % symbol.
The population of the town originally had 8,000 in 1992. In 1997, the population is 14,000.
- 14000-8000=6000
- 6000/8000=0.75
- 0.75(100)=75%
The towns population increase by 75%
