Set 3: Percentages

Explanation

Answer: D

A town's population was 340. It increased by 25%. What is the new population?

415

435

212

425

✓ Correct

Detailed Explanation

Choice D is correct. 1. Original: 340 Increase: 25% × 340 = 85 New value: 340 + 85 = 425 Therefore, the new population is 425.

Key Steps:

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The correct answer is 425

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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