Lakeside's current population is 280,421 residents, which is 5% smaller than at the time of its founding. What was the population of Lakeside back then?

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Lakeside's current population is 280, 421 residents, which is 5% smaller than at the time of its founding. What was the population of Lakeside back then?

Solution

Amount before reduction : 295180

Solution steps

Translate the problem into an equation:

280421 = x - 0.05 x

280421 = x - 0.05 x : x = 295180

Amount before reduction : 295180

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