alleryA population grows from 10,000 to 10,500 in one year. What is its percentage growth for that year?
A0.5%
B5%
C50%
D10%
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. 5%
The increase is 500; 500 divided by 10,000 is 5 percent.
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