The population of a small beach town on australia’s east coast grows by 50% from may 1 to june 1 and then grows by another 50% from june 1 to july 1. the population then decreases by 11.11% from july 1 to august 1. by approximately what percentage has the population grown from may 1 to august 1?

100%

Explanation:

Let the population in May = 2x

The population increases by 50 % which means that total become 150 % of the previous.

So, population in June =

The population increases by 50 % which means that total become 150 % of the previous.

So, population in July =

The population decreases by 11.11% which means that total become 88.89 % of the previous.

So, population in August =

Change in population from may to aug = 2x

This is 100% of the original.

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