Set 2: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: C

A town's population was 920. It increased by 25%. What is the new population?

1140

1160

1150

✓ Correct

575

Detailed Explanation

Choice C is correct. 1. Original: 920 Increase: 25% × 920 = 230 New value: 920 + 230 = 1150 Therefore, the new population is 1150.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 1150

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.

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

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