Question

In 1990, the population of Delray Beach, Florida was 47,184. In 2000, the population was 60,020. What is the percent of change in population?

Answer 1

`27.2%`

Explanation:

Percent change is given by

`"% change" = "New value – Old value"/"Old value" × 100`

`"% change" = (60,020 - 47,184)/(47,184) × 100 = 27.2`