In 2008 there were about 1543 million internet users in the

In 2008, there were about 1543 million internet users in the world. This was 65% more users than in the year 2004 (Source: International Telecommunications Union, ICT indicators database). How many world Internet users were there in 2004? Show the equation, not just the answer!

Solution

SUPPOSE THERE WERE X MILLION INTERNET USERS IN THE WORLD IN 2004 .

NOW IN 2008 , THERE WERE ABOUT 65% MORE INTERNET USERS THEN IN COMPARASION TO 2004.

IN OTHER WORDS WE HAD ( X+65%) USERS IN 2008 ,

THAT IS (X+65%) =1543 (MILLIONS )

ON SOLVING YHIS EQUATIONS WE GET

X = 935.15 MILLIONS ( APPROX.) = 935 MILLIONS