Set 1: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: A

A town's population was 780. It increased by 25%. What is the new population?

975

✓ Correct

985

965

487

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. 1. Original: 780 Increase: 25% × 780 = 195 New value: 780 + 195 = 975 Therefore, the new population is 975.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 975

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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