To the nearest tenth, what is the approximate rate of population growth in Florida from 1990 to 2010?

To determine the approximate rate of population growth in Florida from 1990 to 2010, it is necessary to analyze the population data from these years. This growth rate is typically calculated using the formula:

[

\text{Growth Rate} = \left( \frac{\text{Population in 2010} - \text{Population in 1990}}{\text{Population in 1990}} \right) \times 100

]

Once the difference between the populations in the two years is established, dividing by the population of 1990 gives the fraction of growth. Multiplying by 100 converts this fraction into a percentage.

In the case of Florida, the population in 1990 was approximately 12 million, and in 2010, it was around 18.8 million. If we apply the formula, we find:

[

\text{Growth Rate} = \left( \frac{18.8 \text{ million} - 12 \text{ million}}{12 \text{ million}} \right) \times 100

]

Calculating the difference gives 6.8 million, and when we divide this by 12 million, we get approximately 0.566