Set 2: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: A

A town's population was 430. It increased by 20%. What is the new population?

516

✓ Correct

526

506

258

Detailed Explanation

Choice A is correct. 1. Original: 430 Increase: 20% × 430 = 86 New value: 430 + 86 = 516 Therefore, the new population is 516.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 516

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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