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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e §3.2 Solve Percent Applications · Exercise 52 · Algebra · Algebra word problems

Solve Percent Applications · Exercise 52

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In 10 years, the population of Detroit fell from 950,000 to about 712,500. Find the percent decrease.

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OpenStax, Elementary Algebra 2e · §3.2 Solve Percent Applications · Exercise 52

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