The population of a country has been increasing for several decades. In 1990, the population was about 269 million people. In 2014, the population was about 314 million people. Determine the percent increase in the country's population during this time period. The country's population increased by about % during this time period. (Round one decimal place as needed.)

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The population of a country has been increasing for several decades. In 1990, the population was about 269 million people. In 2014, the population was about 314 million people. Determine the percent increase in the
country's population during this time period.
The country's population increased by about % during this time period.
(Round to one decimal place as needed.)
Transcribed Image Text:The population of a country has been increasing for several decades. In 1990, the population was about 269 million people. In 2014, the population was about 314 million people. Determine the percent increase in the country's population during this time period. The country's population increased by about % during this time period. (Round to one decimal place as needed.)
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