Question

The population of a city decreased from $25,000$ to $24,500$. What is the percentage decrease of the population of the city?

• A. $1\%$
• B. $2\%$
• C. $3\%$
• D. $4\%$

Answer 1

The correct option is B $2\%$

Initial population $=25,000$
Final population $=24,500$
Decrease in population $=25,000-24,500=500$
Percentage Decrease $=\frac{500}{25,000}\times 100=2\%$
Hence, the percentage decrease in population is $2\%$.