In 1990 Detroit, Michigan, had an estimated population of 1,027,974. By 2000 the population had decreased 7 1/2%. What was the estimated population in 2000 for Detroit, Michigan? Find the answer to the nearest whole number.

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Answer:

950876

Step-by-step explanation:

- the population had gone down 7.5%, that means 92.5% of the population remained [ 100 - 7.5 = 92.5 ]

- 92.5% of the original population is

( 92.5/100 ) * 1,027,974

- calculate  and you'll get = 950875.95

- rounded up, its 950876

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