According to the report “population distribution and change: 2000 to 2010” from the u. s. census bureau, the u. s. population increased by 27.3 million people from 2000 to 2010. this was a 9.7% increase. according to these figures, what was the u. s. population in the years 2000 and 2010? round to the nearest million.

Population in 200 = 281 million.

Population in 2010 = 308 million

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x denotes the population in 2000 ( in millions).

Given : According to the report “Population Distribution and Change: 2000 to 2010” from the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. population increased by 27.3 million people from 2000 to 2010.

This was a 9.7% increase.

∵ 9.7%=0.097

then, we have

Divide both sides , by 0.097, we get

[Rounded to nearest million]

Hence, the population in 200 = 281 million.

Then, the population in 2010= million  [Rounded to nearest million]

your answer would be b

step-by-step explanation:

i agree because i see the other persons thinking is clear