The population of Town A was 12,979 people in 2010. When measured again in 2020, the population was 18,560. What was the percent of change in population to the nearest whole percentage point?
To find the percent change in population, we first need to find the difference between the two populations:
18,560 - 12,979 = 5,581
Next, we divide that difference by the original population:
5,581 / 12,979 ā 0.430
Finally, we multiply by 100 to convert to a percentage:
0.430 * 100 = 43.0
Rounding to the nearest whole percentage point, the percent change in population is 43%.