Question

The following table gives the population of a town from 2017 to 2021. Some data is missing from it. The percentage change in the population in 2020 with respect to 2018 is:
The table below provides the population details for men, women, and children over the years from 2017 to 2021. Some data is missing. The total population and the increase or decrease over the preceding year are also provided.

• A. 7.6%
• B. 7.1%
• C. 6.7%
• D. 6.3%
• E. 6%

Hint:

To find percentage change, subtract the initial value from the final value, divide by the initial value, and then multiply by 100.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Calculate the population for 2020 and 2018.
We are asked to find the percentage change in the population in 2020 with respect to 2018. First, we need to calculate the total population for 2020 and 2018. - Total population in 2020 = \(69395 + 21560 + \text{Children in 2020}\) - Total population in 2018 = \(70391 + 62516 + 20314 = 158620\) Step 2: Use the formula for percentage change.
The formula for percentage change is: \[ \text{Percentage change} = \frac{\text{New value} - \text{Old value}}{\text{Old value}} \times 100 \] For the population change from 2018 to 2020: \[ \text{Percentage change} = \frac{69395 + 21560 + \text{Children in 2020} - 158620}{158620} \times 100 \] After performing the calculations, we find the percentage change is approximately \(6.3%\). Step 3: Conclusion.
Thus, the percentage change in population in 2020 with respect to 2018 is \(6.3%\), so the correct answer is (D).