Set 1: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: D

A town's population was 730. It increased by 100%. What is the new population?

1450

730

1470

1460

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. 1. Original: 730 Increase: 100% × 730 = 730 New value: 730 + 730 = 1460 Therefore, the new population is 1460.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 1460

Why others are wrong:

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

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.

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