in 1997 there were 3344 amusement parks in the u.s.. this decreased by 148 in 2002 then grew by 47 by 2008 how many amusement parks and arcades were there in 2008? please show work
3344 - 148 + 47 = 3,243
To find the number of amusement parks and arcades in 2008, we'll need to calculate the net change from 1997 to 2008.
In 1997, there were 3344 amusement parks in the U.S.
From 1997 to 2002, the number decreased by 148, so we subtract 148 from 3344:
3344 - 148 = 3196
By 2008, the number grew by 47, so we add 47 to 3196:
3196 + 47 = 3243
Therefore, there were 3243 amusement parks and arcades in the U.S. in 2008.
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