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The population of a city decreased from 25,000 to 24,500. Find the percentage decrease.
The population of a city decreased from 25,000 to 24,500. Find the percentage decrease.
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Solution and Explanation
Initial population = \(25000\)
Final population = \(24500\)
Decrease = \(500\)
\(\% \;decrease\) = \(\frac{500}{25000}\times 100 = 2\%\)
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