Set 1: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: A

A town's population was 900. It increased by 50%. What is the new population?

1350

✓ Correct

1340

675

1360

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. 1. Original: 900 Increase: 50% × 900 = 450 New value: 900 + 450 = 1350 Therefore, the new population is 1350.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 1350

Why others are wrong:

B: This would give an incorrect result. Choice B is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

C: This would give an incorrect result. Choice C is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

D: This would give an incorrect result. Choice D is incorrect and may result from a calculation error.

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