Using Percent of Change The grizzly bear population in Yellowstone National Park is 1970 was about 270. Over the next 35 years, it increased by about 115%. What was the population in 2005? Step 1 – find the amount of change 1. 15 -270 = 310. 5 About 311% Step 2 – find the new amount New amount = original amount + amount change 270+311 About 583 grizzly bears in 2005
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