Question

The population of a town increased from 20000 to 34000 what is the percent increase

Answer 1

The answer is 70%.

EXPLANATION

Firstly, you need to find how much is increase in the population. So basically, you have to find the difference between the present and previous population.

34000-20000=14000

Then, divide that with the previous population to find its corresponding percentage in decimal form.

14000/20000=0.70

Finally, multiply it by 100% to change it from decimal to percent form.

0.70x100%=70%

Answer 2

Percent increase  = actual increase in population /  original population

= (34,000 - 20,000)  / 20,000

= 14,000 / 20,000

= 14/20

= 7/10  or 0.7

Answer is 0.7 * 100  = 70%