Set 2: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: B

A town's population was 910. It increased by 25%. What is the new population?

568

1137.5

✓ Correct

1127.5

1147.5

Detailed Explanation

Choice B is correct. 1. Original: 910 Increase: 25% × 910 = 227.5 New value: 910 + 227.5 = 1137.5 Therefore, the new population is 1137.5.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 1137.5

Why others are wrong:

A: This would give an incorrect result. Choice A 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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