At the Beginning of 1990, the Population of a Certain

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Essay

At the beginning of 1990, the population of a certain state was 56.8% rural and 43.2% urban. Based on past trends, it is expected that 20% of the population currently residing in the rural areas will move into the urban areas, while 18% of the population currently residing in the urban areas will move into the rural areas in the next decade. What was the population distribution in that state at the beginning of 2000? Round your answers to the nearest thousandth.
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__________ % rural
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__________ % urban

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Definitions:

Indirect Labor

Wages paid to employees who are not directly involved in production but support the process, such as maintenance and supervisory staff.

Precision Drills

High-accuracy tools used for making holes in various materials with exact measurements.

Variable Overhead

Costs that fluctuate with production volume, such as utilities or materials used in the manufacturing process.

Overhead Efficiency

The effectiveness with which an organization manages its overhead costs in relation to its operational activities.