The population of a certain geographic region was approximately 650,000 in the year 2000 and in 2005 grew to approximately 700,000. Write a ratio depicting the increase in population to the number of people in 2000. Give your answer in lowest terms.
700,000 / 650,000 =7.69% population increase in 5 years -2000 to 2005.
A ratio of 700,000 : 650,000 =14 : 13 in simplest terms.
