Data interpretationQuestion 495 of 550

A village had 5000 people. Later it had 4000 people. What is the percent decrease?

  1. 20%
  2. 25%
  3. 10%
  4. 80%
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Correct answer: 20%

The decrease is 1000. The percent is 1000 ÷ 5000 × 100 = 20%.

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