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A recent census revealed the age distribution of the residents of Town
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A recent census revealed the age distribution of the residents of Town Y, shown in the graph. Since the census was performed, no resident has moved into or away from Town Y and there have been no recorded births or deaths.
Based on the given information, use the drop-down menus to most accurately complete the following statements.
The census indicates that times as many residents were children or teenagers as were seniors.
If, at the time of the census, there were 540 more people aged 0–39 than people aged 40 or greater, then the population of Town Y at the time of the census was .
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Dropdown 1: 2.65
Dropdown 2: 1,500
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17 May 2020, 23:24
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1)B, Children=20%
Teens=25% and seniors=17%
So ratio is 25+20/17= 45/17=2.65
2)A,Total % of people from 0-39= 20+25+23= 68% of total population
And rest is 32% of total population,Now given difference is 540= (68-32)of total population
Total population = 540*100/36=1500
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Teens=25% and seniors=17%
So ratio is 25+20/17= 45/17=2.65
2)A,Total % of people from 0-39= 20+25+23= 68% of total population
And rest is 32% of total population,Now given difference is 540= (68-32)of total population
Total population = 540*100/36=1500
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Re: A recent census revealed the age distribution of the residents of Town
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17 May 2020, 23:55
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1. The census indicates that______________times as many residents were children or teenagers as were seniors.
Let the total population of Town Y be x.
Senior citizens make : 17% of x.
Children or Teenagers make: 45% of x.
Now we are asked: 45% of x = k17% of x.
k = 2.647 => ~ 2.65
Answer B.
2. If, at the time of the census, there were 540 more people aged 0–39 than people aged 40 or greater, then the population of Town Y at the time of the census was______________.
Let the total population of Town Y at the time of the census was x.
People aged 0-39 make up: 68% of x.
people aged 40 or greater make up: 32% of x.
Now, Given: 68% of x = 32% of x + 540
=> (36/100)x = 540 => x = 54000/36 = 1500.
Answer A.
Let the total population of Town Y be x.
Senior citizens make : 17% of x.
Children or Teenagers make: 45% of x.
Now we are asked: 45% of x = k17% of x.
k = 2.647 => ~ 2.65
Answer B.
2. If, at the time of the census, there were 540 more people aged 0–39 than people aged 40 or greater, then the population of Town Y at the time of the census was______________.
Let the total population of Town Y at the time of the census was x.
People aged 0-39 make up: 68% of x.
people aged 40 or greater make up: 32% of x.
Now, Given: 68% of x = 32% of x + 540
=> (36/100)x = 540 => x = 54000/36 = 1500.
Answer A.
