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The population of town a increases by 5% every year. its current population is 700,000. town b, which currently has 550,000 residents, increases by 6.5% each year. if the growth of each town continues to increase at the current rate, what is the difference in the populations of town

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A) Town A has 139,849 more residents than Town B is the correct answer
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Answer:

The difference in population is 150750

Explanation:

current populations :

Town A = 700000

Town B = 550000

Town A = 5% increase led to 700000

Town B = 6.5% increase led to 550000

therefore original population before increase is

Town A = 700000 - ( 5% of 700000 )

             = 700000 - ( 35000 )

             = 665000

Town B =  550000 - ( 6.5% of 550000 )

             =  550000 - ( 35750 )

             =  514250

hence the difference in population is the difference in original population which is:  665000 - 514250 = 150750