The population of a town increased from 3,250 in 2008 to 4,300 in 2010. Find the absolute and relative (percent) increase.
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This is simply the difference between the population in 2010 and the population in 2008. 4,300 (population in 2010) - 3,250 (population in 2008) = 1,050 So, the absolute increase is 1,050. Show more…
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