The population of Enfield has increased by 36% over the last five years. If the current population is 89,244 what was it 5 years ago?
A) 65,621
B) 53,244
C) 19,182
D) 57,123
E) 70,377

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The current population is the result of a 36% increase over the past population. To find the past population, divide the current population by 1.36 (100% + 36% = 136% = 1.36 in decimal form). So, 89,244 / 1.36 = 65,621.

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