Problema Solution
Population increased by 30% in 5 years. Population is currently 22,000. Find the population 5 years ago
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Let 'x' represent the population 5 years ago.
x increased by 30% is x + 0.30x = 1.30x
1.30x = 22000
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x = 16,923
The population 5 years ago was 16,923.